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8:44pm Jan 22, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Impeachment Trial Recap: Senators Implored To Consider Magnitude Of The Moment

by Philip Ewing

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., cast the implications of the impeachment trial into historic terms for the power of Congress and the standing of the United States on the world stage.
5:50pm Jan 22, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Impeachment Trial May Be Crucial For Reelecting Senators Like Martha McSally

by Jimmy Jenkins

The impeachment trial could be a political test for some senators up for reelection this fall. Among the vulnerable is Arizona Republican Martha McSally, who's tried to keep a low profile.
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4:46pm Jan 22, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Biden And Sanders Amp Up Criticism As Polls Show Them Separating From Field

by Scott Detrow

The two Democratic presidential candidates are increasing their scrutiny of each other's long records.
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3:54pm Jan 22, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

District Of Columbia Sues Inaugural Committee For 'Grossly Overpaying' At Trump Hotel

by Merrit Kennedy

President Trump's inaugural committee spent more than a million dollars renting event space at the hotel in January 2017, a cost that D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine says is far above market rate.
Kisha Ravi / NPR

1:28pm Jan 22, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Election Security Boss: Threats To 2020 Are Now Broader, More Diverse

by Philip Ewing

In an exclusive interview with NPR, election threats executive Shelby Pierson says more nations may attempt more types of interference in the U.S.

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1:24pm Jan 22, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Impeaching President Trump: The Senate Trial Begins

The Senate trial in the impeachment proceedings begins in earnest this week.
4:12pm Jan 21, 2020

National National

As Americans Fear Foreign Interference, Federal Agencies Work To Secure Elections

by Pam Fessler

While President Trump has downplayed the threat of foreign interference in voting, his administration has been applauded by election officials and others for working to secure the 2020 elections.

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5:01am Jan 21, 2020

National National Politics & Government

NPR Poll: Majority Of Americans Believe Trump Encourages Election Interference

by Brett Neely

More than 40% believe the U.S. is not very prepared to keep this year's election safe. The results paint a picture of a polarized electorate wary about what it reads and the fairness of elections.
Patrick Semansky / AP

6:44am Jan 20, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Looming Impeachment Trial Adds Urgency To Senators' Campaign Push

by Scott Detrow

The four senators running for president will mostly be off the campaign trail in the final days before Iowa votes. They'll work around the impeachment trial with Skype, surrogates and red-eye flights.
5:17pm Jan 19, 2020

National National

Florida Supreme Court Rules Convicted Felons Must Pay Fines To Vote

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ari Berman, Mother Jones' voting rights reporter, about the latest news on Florida's legislation that allows former felons to vote.
5:17pm Jan 19, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Impeachment Trial Takes 4 Candidates Off Campaign Trail

by Scott Detrow

The Democratic senators running for president are making their pitches to voters before they get stuck in Washington to attend the impeachment trial as jurors.
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6:10pm Jan 18, 2020

World News World News Politics & Government

Opinion: American Politics Is Messy. But Here's A Little Global Perspective

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon offers some context to America's political chaos by looking at how authoritarian regimes around the world have tightened their grips on power.

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