Politics & Government

Former Ambassador Discusses Trump's Emerging Foreign Policy

7:57am February 04, 2017

President Trump had several phone calls with foreign leaders this week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former Ambassador Thomas Pickering about how those calls are affecting U.S. foreign policy.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen On The Democrats' Strategy Going Forward

7:57am February 04, 2017

Senate Democrats have vowed to resist President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen about party strategy and future legislative fights.

Evaluating The Qualifications Of Neil Gorsuch

7:57am February 04, 2017

President Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale Law Professor Stephen Carter about his reputation and qualifications.

The Monday Night Massacre: Current Parallels To Nixon Administration

7:57am February 04, 2017

President Trump's firing of the acting attorney general reminded some of Nixon's sacking of a special prosecutor in 1973. Scott Simon speaks with Nixon's White House special counsel John Dean.

Thanks, Obama: Trump Administration Uses Obama's Record As Defense

7:57am February 04, 2017

by Tamara Keith

There's a well-worn tradition of new administrations blaming past presidents for their problems, but the Trump administration appears to be taking it to an extreme.

The Impact Of Trump's Effort To Roll Back Financial Regulations

7:57am February 04, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with analyst Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics about President Trump's plans to cut back financial regulations created after the financial crisis.

Can the presence of more black police officers reduce police violence?

Does Having More Black Officers Reduce Police Violence?

6:07am February 04, 2017

by Gene Demby

Data overwhelmingly confirm that black people are involved in and are victims of police-involved killings at greater proportions than any other racial group in the country. But there's a new twist.

The Rev. Adam Hamilton preaches to the congregation at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection outside of Kansas City. The multi-campus church with a membership of more than 20,000 is the largest Methodist church in the U.S.

Kansas City Clergyman Seeks Way To Pastor Across The Political Divide

7:19pm February 03, 2017

by NPR Staff

The Rev. Adam Hamilton of the largest U.S. Methodist church says sermonizing about politics is both a challenge and an obligation. His congregation is split between Trump supporters and critics.

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Kellyanne Conway, a member of President Trump's senior White House team, is being ridiculed for making a false claim about Iraqi refugees.

Bogus 'Bowling Green Massacre' Claim Snarls Trump Adviser Conway

7:11pm February 03, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"I bet it's brand new information to people," Kellyanne Conway said of her false claim that a massacre by two Iraqis prompted a six-month halt to the Iraqi refugee program under President Obama.

President Trump gives a thumbs up as he speaks on the phone in the Oval Office on Jan. 29.

Is Trump Tweeting From a 'Secure' Smartphone? The White House Won't Say

6:34pm February 03, 2017

by Sam Sanders

Cybersecurity experts agree that if President Trump is using his old Android smartphone, it poses a big risk. The same experts say there are ways for Trump to tweet securely.

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