Politics & Government

Chelsea Manning had been sentenced to 35 years for leaking military secrets to WikiLeaks. President Obama commuted the sentence shortly before leaving office.

Politics & Government

Trump: Chelsea Manning An 'Ungrateful Traitor' For Criticizing Obama

12:24pm January 26, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump's response amplified the criticism of the former president by the former Army private, whose sentence for leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks was commuted by Obama last week.

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Voter ID Lawsuits Live On Despite Likely Trump Policy Shift

11:08am January 26, 2017

by DAVID SALEH RAUF, Associated Press

Federal lawsuits challenging voter ID requirements in Texas and North Carolina won't just disappear, even if Justice Department lawyers who once argued against the laws effectively switch sides to

Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on Monday. He is waiting to hear from high-level negotiators before deciding whether to cancel his U.S. trip.

As Trump Orders Border Wall, Mexico's President Mulls Canceling U.S. Trip

10:09am January 26, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Many Mexicans are angry over President Trump's executive order to begin building a wall along the border. Some Mexican politicians are asking their president to cancel a planned meeting with Trump.

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Investors Look To Profit Off Trump's Tweets About Companies

8:15am January 26, 2017

Some investors think they can gather enough from President Trump's tweets about businesses to create a profitable trading strategy. Chris Dieterich of The Wall Street Journal explains.

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After Massive Marches, Activists Look To 'Channel Energy' At Local Level

7:30am January 26, 2017

Steve Inskeep speaks with Ai-jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, who discusses the way forward for activism after the massive Women's March in Washington, D.C.

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Head Of Border Patrol Union Weighs In On Trump's Wall Plans

7:30am January 26, 2017

The U.S. Border Patrol agents' union backed Donald Trump's candidacy. Steve Inskeep talks with union leader Brandon Judd about the president's executive action on a border wall and sanctuary cities.

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How A Law Is Implemented Depends On A President's Rules

7:30am January 26, 2017

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Congress may pass the laws, but the president makes the rules. These are things like regulations, or the specifics of how a law is applied.

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Immigrants Greet New Trump Rules With Protest And Worry

7:30am January 26, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

Immigrants who are staying in the U.S. illegally are worried about how President Trump's recent executive order to withhold funds from sanctuary cities could upend their lives.

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Republicans Plan Next Move At Philadelphia Retreat

7:30am January 26, 2017

by Susan Davis

Congressional Republicans are huddling in Philadelphia to work out plans on health care and tax reform. President Trump and Vice President Pence take part in meetings today.

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House Intelligence Committee To Investigate Russia And Election

7:30am January 26, 2017

David Greene talks with Representative Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, who is launching an investigation into President Trump's potential connections to Russia.

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