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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries On An Official Impeachment Inquiry

7:39pm September 24, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an official impeachment inquiry this evening. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries about where his members stand.

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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says that under current election procedure, there's "no way" he could win statewide office in Mississippi. Several African-Americans are now challenging those procedures.

Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law

7:39pm September 24, 2019

by Debbie Elliott

Four African Americans are suing over a Jim Crow-era election rule that requires statewide officeholders to win a majority of the popular vote and at least 62 of 122 Mississippi state house districts.

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House Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump

6:47pm September 24, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

When did President Trump order a suspension of aid to Ukraine and did he attach conditions for its resumption? Trump says the suspension was tied to corruption and denies he sought a quid pro quo.

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House Speaker Pelosi Says She Now Supports An Official Impeachment Inquiry

6:28pm September 24, 2019

by Susan Davis

Momentum for impeachment is growing as more Democratic lawmakers say a whistleblower's complaint reportedly involving President Trump marks a turning point.

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Trump Again Emphasizes 'America First' Agenda At U.N. General Assembly

6:28pm September 24, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

One year after world leaders laughed at President Trump, he returned to the U.N. General Assembly to underscore his America First agenda. He also held private meetings leaders from the U.K. and Iraq.

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President Trump tweeted on Tuesday that he will unveil the unredacted text of his much-discussed July phone conversation with Ukraine's leader. Above, Trump speaks to the media at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City.

Trump Vows To Release Ukraine Transcript Amid Impeachment Crescendo

6:10pm September 24, 2019

by Tamara Keith

The president says he will unveil the unredacted text of his much-discussed July phone conversation with Ukraine's leader. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry.

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks during a television interview in front of the West Wing of the White House, on Sept. 19, 2019. Wheeler has threatened to withdraw billions of dollars in federal highway money unless Calif

Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California

3:35pm September 24, 2019

by Jeff Brady

The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution.

Then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden attend a basketball game in Washington in 2010. Joe Biden frequently dealt with the Ukrainian government and pressed the government to deal with corruption issues. At the same time, Hunter Biden was o

What Were The Bidens Doing In Ukraine? 5 Questions Answered

3:25pm September 24, 2019

by Greg Myre

President Trump is calling for an investigation of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, which the Bidens call a smear campaign that has been debunked. Here's the backstory.

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The Joys of Mothering While Black

2:39pm September 24, 2019

Black motherhood is joyful. That’s one message three black women writers are sharing with the world in their latest works. Nefertiti Austin is a single, adoptive mother who quickly learned

World Leaders Gather For United Nations Climate Summit

No Plan B: Youth Leading The Charge On Climate

2:38pm September 24, 2019

Young people are taking center stage in the fight against climate change.