Politics

Former Vice President Joe Biden takes the stage Thursday at the third Democratic debate, which took place at Texas Southern University in Houston.

Biden Tries To Clarify His Record On Iraq War During Democratic Debate

11:42pm September 12, 2019

by Asma Khalid

In an interview with the NPR Politics Podcast, former Vice President Joe Biden mischaracterized his opposition to the Iraq War. On the debate stage in Houston, he clarified his record.

Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. But public support for such a program is divided.

Politics & Government

O'Rourke Promises To 'Take Your AR-15,' But Americans Are Split On Buybacks

11:40pm September 12, 2019

by Brandon Carter

The former Texas congressman promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. Public support for such a program is divided.

Ten candidates are on the stage for September's one-night Democratic debate on Thursday night.

Politics & Government

September Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

9:44pm September 12, 2019

Ten presidential candidates share the stage Thursday night. Follow NPR's live coverage of their remarks on health care, immigration, trade and more.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is suing CBS, alleging the network didn't fully vet his accusers' claims and omitted information that would exonerate him.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Files $400 Million Lawsuit Against CBS

8:26pm September 12, 2019

by Ben Paviour

Fairfax alleges the network defamed him by airing interviews with two women who had accused him of sexual assault. CBS said it stands by its reporting and will "vigorously defend" against the lawsuit.

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren say corporate America has put profits before workers by shifting jobs to other countries.

Trump Has Stolen Democrats' Playbook On Trade

5:58pm September 12, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

When it comes to trade, Trump and the Democrats sound a lot alike. "It's like Donald Trump has co-opted Democratic trade policy," one analyst says. So how do his opponents differentiate themselves?

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Top Contenders Share One Stage At 3rd Democratic Debate

4:44pm September 12, 2019

Democratic candidates debate tonight, with the top contenders all on one stage. Issues from healthcare and foreign policy, to who is best positioned to beat President Trump, divide the field.

National Security Adviser John Bolton left the Trump administration earlier this week.

Politics & Government

'I Wasn't Naive': Getting Fired In The Trump Administration

4:44pm September 12, 2019

by Tamara Keith

The ouster of national security adviser John Bolton again highlights the large number of vacancies at the top levels of the Trump administration.

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the repeal of Obama-era water rules will end an overreach by the federal government.

EPA Makes Rollback Of Clean Water Rules Official, Repealing 2015 Protections

3:45pm September 12, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The change ends an "egregious power grab," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other senators received a message from business leaders Thursday, urging them to take action on gun violence in the U.S.

145 CEOs Call On Senate To Pass 'Common-sense, Bipartisan' Gun Laws

1:45pm September 12, 2019

by Bill Chappell

In a letter to the Senate, the business leaders say it is "simply unacceptable" to do nothing about gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S.

Politics & Government

Top Democratic Presidential Contenders To Debate In Houston

12:05pm September 12, 2019

by Mara Liasson

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the debate stage Thursday night. It's the first time they will all be on the stage at the same time. We assess the risks and rewards.

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