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Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests

7:00am June 12, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about her bill to defund "lawless cities" and about President Trump's deployment of troops following protests against immigration raids.

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Politics & Government

Novelist Adds Fresh Perspective To Election Result Spin

The morning after Election Day, David Greene talks to African-American novelist Attica Locke, author of three novels and a writer for the TV series Empire, for some perspective on the results.

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World News

Australian Safety Authorities Cool To Aerial Hot Dog Delivery

Instead of going to pick up his hot dog, a man in Australia decided to send his drone instead. With a fine, the $8 sausage could end up costing $6,900.

Politics & Government

New Hampshire Voters Weigh In On Trump Win

by Hansi Lo Wang

Voters at the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, N.H., react to Donald Trump's election victory. He defeated Hillary Clinton and will become the 45th presidents of the United States.

Sports

Cleveland Browns Aim To Win This Season's First NFL Game

2016 is the year the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA title, and it's the year the Indians made it into World Series action. Now, the Browns would like to win just one game. The NFL team is 0-9.

Politics & Government

Republicans Retain Control Of The House And Senate

Voters across the country cast ballots in congressional races. Republican incumbents survived strong challenges, among them Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.

Politics & Government

President-Elect Trump Upsets Clinton's White House Bid

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States. Trump crossed the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET with a victory in Wisconsin, according to AP projections.

Politics & Government

GOP Fundraiser: The 2 Worst Candidates Are Running Against Each Other

On this Election Day, Steve Inskeep talks to GOP fundraiser Jamie Wareham, a Washington attorney who raised money for Jeb Bush in the primaries, about the possibility of a Trump presidency.

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Politics & Government

Rep. Dingell: Clinton Understands What It Means To Be A Working Man Or Woman

Over the past six presidential elections, Michigan has voted for the Democratic candidate. Renee Montagne talks to Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan about Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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'SNL' Kept Up The Tradition Of Taking Aim At Presidential Candidates

David Greene and Steve Inskeep explore how NBC's Saturday Night Live has handled political humor this year.

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Pakistan May Deport Afghan Girl From 1985 'National Geographic' Cover

The green-eyed Afghan Girl made famous when she appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine in 1985 has pleaded guilty to carrying fake identity papers in Pakistan.

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Politics & Government

Voters In Canton, Ohio, Turn Out For Their Presidential Candidate

by M.L. Schultze

Ohio is a swing state and both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been courting voters there. Some voters in Canton say this election is the most important of their lifetimes.

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Politics & Government

In Line At An Orlando Polling Station, Voters Report Relief, Anxiety

David Greene talks to Renata Sago of member station WMFE, who's in Orlando, Fla., talking to early morning voters.

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