Politics & Government

Politics & Government

North Carolina governor vetoes limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

8:18am June 17, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed GOP legislation on Friday that would ban the promotion of certain beliefs that some lawmakers have likened to critical race theory in state government workplaces.

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Week in politics: Biden holds first reelection rally; Trump arraignment

8:06am June 17, 2023

We break down the week in politics: President Biden's first campaign rally for reelection and former President Trump's arraignment.

Protesters on both sides of the issue held signs as North Carolina House members debated, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Abortion providers in North Carolina file federal lawsuit challenging state's new restrictions

4:02pm June 16, 2023

by Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Abortion providers in North Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Friday that challenges several provisions of a state law banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the dwindling days before the new restrictions take effect.

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Guilford County finalizes $840M budget

2:51pm June 16, 2023

by April Laissle

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners has adopted an $840 million budget for the next fiscal year.

A supporter of former President Donald Trump wears an "I Love Trump" pin while waiting for him to speak at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Tuesday.

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After indictment, majority want Trump to drop out, but he's getting stronger with GOP

12:00pm June 16, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

After a federal indictment and arraignment, Donald Trump sees support among Republicans grow as independents move away from the former president and 2024 candidate.

President Biden gestures after speaking at a Juneteenth concert on June 13.

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Biden's campaign is getting rolling. Here's what's been happening behind the scenes

11:50am June 16, 2023

by Tamara Keith

President Biden launched his reelection campaign almost two months ago. But behind the scenes, there's been a lot of work laying the ground for fundraising and organizing at the DNC.

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The U.S. must set up regular engagement with China, Rep. Andy Kim says

7:18am June 16, 2023

Ahead of Secretary of State Blinken's trip to China, NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey, a member of the House China committee, about Washington's approach to Beijing.

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Britain's Boris Johnson, pictured in 2021, resigned as prime minister last year, but his policies are still felt. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons last week after receiving a draft of a report excoriating his behavior as prime minister.

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back

5:00am June 16, 2023

by Frank Langfitt

With democracy under siege around the world, the U.K. offers a glimmer of hope. Despite attacks from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain's institutions resisted.

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Yes, the big news is Trump. Test your knowledge of everything else in NPR's news quiz

5:00am June 16, 2023

by Holly J. Morris

Who won the week? The Tonys? Jack Smith? UPS delivery persons? Generative AI? Joe Biden's dentist? Or YOU ... if you've been paying attention.

This artist depiction shows Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, right, appearing in U.S. District Court in Boston, April 14, 2023. Teixeira has been indicted on federal felony charges. The Justice Department says Teixeira faces six counts in the indictment of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira is indicted by a federal grand jury

7:16pm June 15, 2023

by Jonathan Franklin

The Air National guardsman is facing six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, according to the Department of Justice.