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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
by Michel Martin
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
The role independent voters might play in 2024
by Steve Inskeep
In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.
Nikki Haley came in 3rd in the Iowa caucuses. What are her next steps?
NPR's Michel Martin asks Kirsten Kukowski, an adviser for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, about what's next after the former South Carolina governor's third-place finish in Iowa.
Trump spokesperson on the former president's Iowa victory
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Karoline Leavitt, a national spokesperson for Former President Trump's political action committee, on Trump's victory in Iowa and the future of his campaign.
Despite the cold weather, voters in Iowa turned out for their local caucuses
Even though Republican Party officials thought turnout would be higher. It appears some people who might have been on the fence about a candidate stayed home.
After victory at the GOP caucuses, Trump thanks the 'great people of Iowa'
Former President Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the Iowa caucuses — the first official voting of the 2024 presidential primary. Trump captured just over half of the Republican vote.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Trump's decisive win in Iowa
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016, about the Iowa results, and how ex-President Trump might fare in the primaries.
Buffalo Bills' fans helped shovel snow in time for playoff game with Steelers
The Bills were scheduled to host Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs Sunday, but the game was postponed because of a blizzard. For $20 an hour, fans spent Monday morning clearing out snow.
Trump got the momentum he wanted in Iowa but New Hampshire is different
Former President Donald Trump did very well in the Republican caucuses in Iowa Monday night. Ron DeSantis came in second, followed by Nikki Haley. Next week is the New Hampshire primary.
The Iowa caucuses are in the books. What do they forecast for the primaries?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of the Inside Elections newsletter, which offers nonpartisan analysis of political campaigns.
Another honor for Elton John as he winds down his remarkable career
John's Disney+ special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium won an Emmy for outstanding variety special. He's the 19th person to become an EGOT: winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
DeSantis comes in 2nd in Iowa after Trump's big victory at the caucuses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' runner-up status to Donald Trump in the Iowa caucuses keeps his presidential bid alive.
Trump plans to attend the start of new E. Jean Carroll defamation damages trial
Former president Donald Trump is expected to be in a New York courtroom most of this week for a trial that will determine how much in damages is owed to writer E. Jean Carroll.