Politics & Government

Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

6:44am March 22, 2016

by David Greene

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary. During her tenure Brewer made stopping illegal immigration a priority, and she says Trump, understands.

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Donald Trump Speaks At AIPAC Policy Conference

9:46pm March 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump spoke at the pro-Israel group's annual conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night. Earlier that day, Democrat Hillary Clinton delivered a speech which criticized Trump.

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Mr. Trump Comes To Washington To Begin GOP Outreach, Promote New Hotel

7:52pm March 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Republican took a detour from the campaign trail on Monday to try to build relationships with GOP officials — while also promoting his latest signature building just blocks from the White House.

Presidential Candidates Address AIPAC Policy Conference

7:32pm March 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, John Kasich and Ted Cruz are addressing the pro-Israel group AIPAC's annual policy conference Monday.

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Bernie Sanders Won Democrats Abroad ... But Who Are They?

6:34pm March 21, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

Bernie Sanders has won the Democrats Abroad Primary, with 69 percent of the vote. But where did all the votes actually come from? NPR answers some Dems Abroad FAQs.

Donald Trump Holds Private Meeting With GOP Leaders In Washington, D.C.

6:34pm March 21, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump huddled with several Republican luminaries at a private meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday and held a press conference at the hotel he is renovating on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Jaime Caetano was convicted of violating the Massachusetts' ban on stun guns after one was found in her purse.

Are Stun Guns Protected By Second Amendment? Supreme Court Suggests Yes

6:14pm March 21, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed without dissent that a controversial gun law permitting citizens to keep a gun for self defense also applies to a stun gun.

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Cuban President Raul Castro tries to lift up the arm of President Obama at the conclusion of their joint news conference in Havana, Cuba, on Monday.

Obama And Castro Share An Awkward Handshake In Cuba After Historic Meeting

5:43pm March 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

What began as a regular handshake after a historic meeting between the leaders went awry as the Cuban leader raised Obama's limp arm above his head. It was awkward.

First Mention: Bernie Sanders Runs For Reelection As Burlington, Vt., Mayor

4:28pm March 21, 2016

We plunge into the archives and find NPR's first mention of Bernie Sanders. It was from a story in February 1983 when he was running for reelection as mayor of Burlington, Vt.

Crew members of the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Jason Dunham load supplies while docked in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 2015. The U.S. and Cuba have restored diplomatic relations, but the U.S. says it remains committed to keeping the base.

Obama's Cuba Visit Raises The Question Of Guantanamo Bay's Future

3:06pm March 21, 2016

by David Welna

The Americans have had it for more than a century, longer than any other U.S. military base abroad. Obama wants to close down the detention facility. So what are the plans for the military base?

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