Politics & Government

Week In Politics: New York Primary, Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

4:33pm April 22, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the results of the New York primaries and the decision to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.

President Obama talks with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron at a press conference in London Friday.

Like Everyone Else, Obama Woke Up Friday Morning And Played Prince's 'Purple Rain'

1:10pm April 22, 2016

by Amita Kelly

The president spoke about Prince's death during a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Shawna Kay Rodenberg grew up in Letcher County and has returned to teach community college in the area.

The View From Appalachia: The Pull To Get Out And Come Back Home

12:35pm April 22, 2016

by Miranda Kennedy

Appalachia, which stretches across 13 states, is rarely center stage during presidential campaigns. It is one of the most economically deprived regions of the country and deeply conservative.

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Politics Podcast: She's Got Hot Sauce In Her Bag (Swag)

10:23am April 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news, including who won big at the New York primary earlier this week.

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As A Contested Convention Looms, Republicans Punt On Rules Changes

7:51am April 22, 2016

by Susan Davis

The Republican National Committee is holding its final official gathering ahead of the July nominating convention.

Thomas Mangrum of Washington, D.C., has used a wheelchair for 15 years. The company that provides his helper -- who assists him with his day-to-day activities — will have some tough choices to make once new regulations regarding overtime pay for low

New Overtime Rules May Put Squeeze On Caregivers For Those With Disabilities

8:38pm April 21, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

The regulations, expected in the coming weeks, would require employers to pay such caregivers more. But many won't be able to comply because they rely on Medicare reimbursements, which won't change.

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The Treasury secretary announced this week that Andrew Jackson's image will be moved to the back of the $20 bill.

Who Still Supports Andrew Jackson?

8:03pm April 21, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

Abolitionist Harriet Tubman will be the new face of the $20 bill, while Jackson, who owned slaves, will move to the back. The two opposing figures represents how our democracy is supposed to work.

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Republican Presidential Candidates Weigh In On North Carolina's HB2 Law

7:15pm April 21, 2016

by Keri Brown

North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2, best known for its so-called “bathroom provision,” is in the national spotlight once again.

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Michigan GOP Leaders Take Sides In U.S. Virgin Islands Delegation Dispute

7:08pm April 21, 2016

Longtime GOP political figures in Michigan are on opposing sides of a fight over who gets to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Republican Convention this summer. Detroit News reporter Chad Livengood tells NPR's Robert Siegel about the players and why the Virgin Islands delegation may prove to be very important.

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Donald Trump campaigns in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

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Trump Calls For GOP To Moderate Its Platform On Abortion

6:45pm April 21, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Trump said he would ask the party to change its platform to allow for exceptions to banning abortion. The party's language on the issue has been consistent since 1984.