With Congressional Blessing, Space Force Is Closer To Launch
It started as a joke, as President Trump riffed on the idea last year. Now, Congress could create the first, new military service in more than 70 years.
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Legislative Expectations On Guns
While there's a lot of talk about legislation around guns after recent shootings, its unclear if anything will be done in Congress.
Trump Donor Responds To Name Being Publicized
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Israel Fogiel, a donor to the Trump reelection campaign, whose name was among those publicized by Texas Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro.
2020 Democrat Joe Sestak Tries To Gain Attention In Iowa
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others get lots of attention at the Iowa State Fair. A day with former Rep. Joe Sestak shows what it's like for a candidate having to explain he's not a typical fair-goer.
2 Virginia Churches Caught Up In Debate Over Trump's Racist Rhetoric
Two Virginia churches — one predominantly white and one predominantly black — find themselves caught up in a debate over Trump's racist rhetoric after one of them posted a controversial church sign.
Iowa Gun Forum Draws 2020 Presidential Candidates
The recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton have become one of the top issues for presidential candidates who are stumping through Iowa this weekend.
After Epstein's Death, Political Leaders Demand Continued Investigation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Congresswoman Lois Frankel, who believes that there should still be an investigation into alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's actions, even after his death.
Mayors From 3 American Cities Discuss Urgent Gun Reform
NPR's Michel Martin discusses gun control with mayors: Lori Lightfoot of Chicago; Nan Whaley of Dayton, Ohio; and Bryan Barnett of Rochester Hills, Mich.
El Paso Mass Shooting Meant To Galvanize Other White Nationalists
Domestic extremism researchers say the manifesto linked to the El Paso shooter is intended as a call to arms to other white nationalists. Such explicit calls for violence are becoming more common.
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Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, said this week that when the Senate returns from recess in September, gun laws will be "front and center."