Trump's Allies Move To Change Or Eliminate Primaries To Head Off Challengers
President Trump's political allies are trying to head off primary challengers by changing delegate rules and ending primaries around the country.
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Hurricane Dorian threatens the eastern United States after devastating the Bahamas. And Texas loosens its gun safety laws after a deadly shooting.
Friday News Roundup - International
Both figurative and actual storms occurred on both sides of the Atlantic this week.
GOP Retirements Spike, Diminishing Hope Of Retaking House Majority In 2020
Experiencing life in the minority and increasing concerns about the GOP's prospects for retaking control are prompting more departures. Suburban areas remain the key political battlegrounds.
Can President Trump Really Tweet A Highly Classified Satellite Photo? Yep, He Can
Last week, the president tweeted a highly detailed image showing the aftermath of an accident at Iran's Imam Khomeini Space Center. It reveals the power of U.S. spy satellites.
Professor Explains Britain's Unwritten Constitution
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly interviews Lord Philip Norton of Louth, a professor at University of Hull, about what constitutes a "constitutional crisis" in the U.K., which has no written constitution.
Trump Continues False Messaging On Hurricane's Path
President Trump is doubling down on his claim that Hurricane Dorian was heading to Alabama before it headed up the Atlantic Coast.
Trump's All About The Base, But He Likely Needs More Than That — Here's Why
A lot of focus is put on the president's job approval nationwide, but all that matters in the end is the president's standing state by state — and that leaves him with a narrow path to reelection.
From Mar-A-Lago To Trump Hotels, Reporter Says Trump Profits As President
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Fahrenthold says in the past, an honor system helped keep presidents from using the office to benefit themselves. Not Trump: "He exploits honor systems."
Facebook, Google And More Meet With Feds To Confer About 2020 Election Security
The California conference with the FBI, as well as U.S. intelligence and security officials, reflected a new consensus about the need to prepare against attacks aimed at the next election.