Ex-Mass. Gov. Weld Knows It won't Be Easy Challenging Trump In Primaries
NPR's Noel King talks to former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, a Republican who is mounting a longshot primary challenge against President Trump.
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News Brief: Border Enforcement Funds, Tropical Storm, E-Cigarette Lawsuit
The White House wants to divert disaster relief money to border enforcement operations. Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian. And, North Carolina is taking on e-cigarette companies.
As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."
U.S. Companies In China Get Caught In The Trade War Crossfire
President Trump recently tweeted that American companies would be better off without China. But many American companies earn a significant portion of their profits there.
Federal Election Commission Lacks Quorum After A Commissioner Resigns
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dave Levinthal of the Center for Public Integrity, about a resignation that has led to a lack of quorum at the Federal Election Commission.
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Sees His Presidential Run In Clear Moral Terms
The NPR Politics Podcast and Iowa Public Radio caught up with Beto O'Rourke in Iowa. He recently re-started his presidential bid after pausing it due to the mass shooting in El Paso, his hometown.
Is America Near The End Of Its Longest War?
What will happen if the United States signs a peace deal with the Taliban?
Rep. Ilhan Omar At Home: Minnesota
Supporters of President Trump leveled racist "send her back" chants regarding the congresswoman at a rally in July.
Both Parties Will Need Exurban Districts If They Want To Win The House Majority
Illinois Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood is running for re-election in a red leaning district. If Democrats want to keep control of the House they'll need to hold exurban districts like this one.
The 'Strange, Unduly Neglected Prophet'
Meet Silvio Gesell, who inspired a worldwide movement to create money that expired. After nearly a century of obscurity, he's making a comeback.