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Week In Politics: President Trump's Surprise Visit To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving

4:25pm November 29, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times, and Matthew Yglesias of Vox to discuss President Trump's surprise visit to Afghanistan for Thanksgiving.

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As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation

5:57am November 29, 2019

by Scott Detrow

The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.

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Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire

5:57am November 29, 2019

The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.

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Ballot Initiatives Thrive On Green: Grassroots, And In Some States, Cash

5:10am November 29, 2019

by Callum Borchers

About half of states allow citizen initiatives. Deadlines are looming in Massachusetts, but it's among the states that allow paid signature gatherers, who can get initiatives over the finish line.

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Trump Says Peace Talks With Taliban Have Resumed On Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan

6:03pm November 28, 2019

by Mara Liasson

President Trump made an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Thursday, where he served Thanksgiving turkey to troops and announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban.

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President Trump addresses U.S. troops Thursday during a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.

Trump Announces Resumption Of Talks With Taliban During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan

5:45pm November 28, 2019

"The Taliban wants to make a deal," President Trump said during his trip to Bagram Airfield, where he met with U.S. troops. "If they do, they do, and if they don't, they don't. That's fine."

U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election

7:29am November 28, 2019

President Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. How's this being viewed in mainland China? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Rennie of The Economist.

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Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups

6:50am November 28, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

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Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor

6:29am November 28, 2019

The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.

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News Brief: Giuliani Report, Mexican Drug Cartels, Plant Explosion

6:14am November 28, 2019

Rudy Giuliani reportedly was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor. The president plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists. And, a big blast rips through Texas chemical plant.

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