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4:29pm Jul 16, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

With Latest Nativist Rhetoric, Trump Takes America Back To Where It Came From

by Ron Elving

By repeating that these immigrants are "not ... you," the president defined them as "the other" in stark terms. The battle lines could not be more clear in a conflict nearly as old as America itself.

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3:26pm Jul 10, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Cities And Immigrants Drove Census Controversy — 100 Years Ago

by Ron Elving

A century ago, debate over immigration and urban-rural power stalled congressional action on the results of the census. The tensions that mattered then still persist a century later.
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8:44am Jun 21, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Is The Supreme Court About To Give Haters Of The 'Deep State' What They Want?

by Nina Totenberg

The court is continuing to allow Congress to delegate the details on a law's implementation. But is this decision a harbinger of something quite different?
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5:00am May 30, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Mueller Hands His Caseload To Congress, As Impeachment Calls Grow Louder

by Domenico Montanaro

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to stress that Democrats will conduct investigations and pursue facts before opening potential impeachment proceedings.
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5:04pm May 22, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Mnuchin Says He Has 'Not Yet' Reviewed Memo Mandating IRS Turn Over Trump Tax Returns

by Brian Naylor

The Treasury secretary has refused to comply with a House subpoena from a committee chairman requesting that the agency turn over Trump's tax returns.
Andrew Harnik / AP

4:18pm Mar 22, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Pay Raises, More Staff, Earmarks: Lawmakers Propose Ways To Overhaul Congress

by Susan Davis

A newly created bipartisan House committee is examining ways to change the culture and the lawmaking structure on Capitol Hill.
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4:56pm Mar 14, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trump Vows Veto After Congress Blocks His Order To Build Border Wall

by Susan Davis

The resolution to terminate the president's national emergency declaration sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.

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5:52pm Mar 12, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

CEO Says Wells Fargo Has Transformed After Scandals; Lawmakers Are Skeptical

by Daniella Cheslow

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers question whether Wells Fargo has changed its culture away from fraud and mismanagement that have led to billions in fines and penalties against the bank.
3:22pm Feb 27, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Cooper Sets Dates For Special Congressional Election In Eastern North Carolina

by Associated Press

Gov. Roy Cooper has set election dates to fill an eastern North Carolina congressional seat left empty after this month's death of Republican Rep. Walter Jones Jr.
12:28pm Feb 27, 2019

Courts Courts Politics & Government

Bladen County Political Operative Charged After Ballot Irregularities

by Associated Press
2:51pm Feb 26, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

GOP Candidate In Disputed U.S. House Race Won't Run Again

by Associated Press
9:57am Feb 26, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Hopefuls Line Up To Replace Jones In Congress

by Paul Garber

Voters in North Carolina’s Ninth District will get a new congressional race after findings of possible election fraud.