Murdoch And Trump, An Alliance Of Mutual Interest
The media titan, long accustomed to influence and access when it comes to Australian and British prime ministers, is poised to enjoy similar status with President Trump.
Politics & Government
In A French Town, Voters Try To Make Sense Of An Election Race Like No Other
The scandals and party infighting in this year's French presidential election have left voters unsure about which candidate to vote for.
Sen. Claire McCaskill Speaks Out On Why 'Trumpcare' Is A 'Disaster'
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri who sits on one of the Senate committees that must approve the Republican health care bill in order for it to reach the floor.
Researchers Examine Breitbart's Influence On Election Information
A study of 1.25 million media stories says a Breitbart-centered media ecosystem fostered the sharing of stories that were, at their core, misleading. Steve Inskeep talks to researcher Yochai Benkler.
CBO Report: GOP Bill Could Leave 24M More Without Health Coverage By 2026
The Congressional Budget Office released a report on Monday estimating that the GOP health care bill would reduce the number of people with health insurance by 24 million a decade from now.
'The Atlantic' Examines Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway
Rachel Martin talks to Molly Ball, who profiles presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway in the new issue of The Atlantic. The story is called: "Kellyanne's Alternative Universe."
In His First 'State Of The State,' Cooper Calls Again For HB2 Repeal
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper urged lawmakers gathered Monday night to repeal the state's "bathroom bill" very soon, saying the law is "the dark cloud hanging over our state of promise" by harming North Carolina's economy and reputation.
When It Comes To Politics and 'Fake News,' Facts Aren't Enough
In politics, it sometimes feels like we can't agree on basic facts. But according to neuroscientist Tali Sharot, facts are not enough — emotions may be the key to changing our minds.
GOP Health Care Bill Could Leave 24M More Without Coverage By 2026, CBO Says
Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act would reduce the federal deficit, though, according to a report from the Congressional Budget Office.
Trump Administration Asks For More Time To Provide Proof That Obama Wiretapped Trump
The House Intelligence Committee had requested any applications for surveillance of Trump or his associates made under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Obama has said the claim is baseless.