Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Trump Criticized For Using Stereotypes While Speaking To Republican Jewish Coalition

3:24pm December 04, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump appeared before the Republican Jewish Coalition, joking about Jewish stereotypes. The audience received those rather well, but was not as receptive to his political views about Israel.

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Members of the Secret Service follow President Obama as he arrives at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 2014.

House Committee Report Finds Secret Service Is 'An Agency In Crisis'

2:46pm December 04, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

In the past decade, 143 security breaches or attempted breaches have taken place. The committee suggested the scope of the agency's duties be reviewed to determine what "missions can be shed."

Supporters wait outside a house party for Bernie Sanders in Manchester, N.H.

Presidential Candidates Still Like To Party

12:27pm December 04, 2015

by Brady Carlson

House party, that is. Even as campaigns get larger, candidates who want to win in New Hampshire continue to meet voters one-on-one. Why does this curious tradition survive?

"The value [of the Senate vote] is to let him know — the president — and others that there's a big division in this country, and a lot of us don't like it, and the American people don't like it," said Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama.

Senate Passes Bill To Defund Planned Parenthood, Repeal Health Law

8:47pm December 03, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

The House has managed to vote more than 50 times to repeal all or part of the health care law, but it's always been tougher in the Senate. They are symbolic votes that the president would veto.

Politicians React To San Bernardino Shooting

6:47pm December 03, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The chances for political action after the latest mass shooting are low. But the reaction was swift, with many on the left criticizing conservatives for turning solely to thoughts and prayers.

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'God Isn't Fixing This' Argument Divides Even More In Gun Debate

6:23pm December 03, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

For many fed up with the now seemingly routine shootings and the lack of policy action, pleas to God aren't enough. But is that fair?

Trump To Jewish Republicans: 'I'm A Negotiator Like You Folks'

3:59pm December 03, 2015

by Amita Kelly

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's candidate forum Thursday, Trump spoke about his Jewish daughter as well as the threat of terrorism and U.S. policy in Israel.

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Costs Continue Rising For Court Challenges To Legislative Map

3:45pm December 03, 2015

by Paul Garber

The North Carolina General Assembly's defense of its congressional maps continues to get more expensive.

'Triumph Of William McKinley' Speaks To The Ages, Karl Rove Says

2:57pm December 03, 2015

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Karl Rove about his book of history that he believes sheds light on politics today: the 1896 presidential election of William McKinley.

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President Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden, delivers a statement at the White House about gun violence. Thursday's remarks come a day after at least 14 people were killed in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.

Obama: 'We All Have A Part To Play' In Stopping Gun Violence

2:36pm December 03, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

In a statement from the Oval Office, the president also said the investigation into Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., has been handed over to the FBI.