Politics & Government

Politics & Government

While Trump Won York County, Pa., Republican Cal Weary Backed Clinton

7:42am December 15, 2016

Steve Inskeep catches up with Cal Weary, an ex-art teacher from York, who spoke about race and politics as part of the York Project in 2008. Weary, an African-American, is a registered Republican.

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The phrase "politically correct" has evolved and morphed over decades of use.

'Politically Correct': The Phrase Has Gone From Wisdom To Weapon

11:00pm December 14, 2016

by Kat Chow

Through the decades, "politically correct" has been regarded as shield and club; as cowardly and courageous. But it's meant one thing above them all: Confusion.

It's been a few weeks since President-elect Donald Trump celebrated Indiana's Carrier company's decision to keep some factory jobs from moving to Mexico. Other manufacturers are wondering what the deal might mean for them.

Carrier Got Cut A Deal, But Can Other Companies Expect The Same?

10:27pm December 14, 2016

by Annie Ropeik

Carrier's tax incentives deal to keep jobs in Indiana, under pressure from Donald Trump, has other manufacturers wondering if they should ask for the same treatment.

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Rex Tillerson Gained Some Diplomatic Experience As ExxonMobil CEO

10:27pm December 14, 2016

by Jeff Brady

President-elect Donald Trump nominated ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of State. It may seem an odd choice at first, but running a big oil company requires sophisticated diplomatic skills.

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After Aid Package, Republicans Look To Weaken Next Governor

8:44pm December 14, 2016

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson

North Carolina lawmakers finalized a $201 million hurricane and wildfire relief package Wednesday, sought by Gov. Pat McCrory in a special session he called.

Ronna Romney McDaniel, the Michigan Republican Party chair, speaks before a Republican presidential primary debate in Detroit in March.

Trump Puts Ronna Romney McDaniel In Line To Be Next RNC Chairwoman

8:19pm December 14, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The president-elect has chosen the head of the Michigan Republicans to lead the national GOP. An early Trump supporter, McDaniel is the niece of 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks with technology leaders at Trump Tower in New York.

Trump And Technology Executives Try To Reconcile Rough Relationship

8:09pm December 14, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The President-elect and the tech industry have clashed on many issues. But at the roundtable, Trump struck a conciliatory tone, saying he was "here to help you folks do well."

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President Obama's legacy will take some time to determine, but on his way out, it's clear judgments about him have been split along party lines.

Partisan Divide Colors Obama's Place In History

7:41pm December 14, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Nearly half of all Americans think Obama will go down in history as an "outstanding" or "above-average" president. But Democrats are much more likely to say so than Republicans.

Flowers and notes left outside Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 9.

Webpages Linked To Pizzeria Shooting Go Dark Even As Prosecution Moves Forward

7:13pm December 14, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Some text and videos that spread false information about a Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant were taken down after a man went there with a gun to "self-investigate."

Carla Saulter and Gabriel Teodros are Seattle-born bus companions.

Seattle Natives Identify Gentrification By Who's Riding The Bus

6:53pm December 14, 2016

by NPR Staff

As part of our "Finding America" series, two friends ride the bus through Seattle and talk about physical and demographic changes in their neighborhood.

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