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Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is suing the Trump administration because he says he was wrongfully fired in 2018.

Ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Sues Over What He Calls Wrongful Firing

5:19pm August 08, 2019

by Carrie Johnson

The former No. 2 leader of the FBI argues that his dismissal last year was groundless and that he was defamed by people in the Trump administration. He may still face criminal charges.

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Boycotts Of Trump Donors Prompt Debate Over Public Shaming Of Political Contributions

4:58pm August 08, 2019

by Don Gonyea

Recent boycotts and public shaming of donors to President Trump have prompted a backlash among conservatives and renewed arguments over the transparency of campaign donations.

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Andrew Yang participates in the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN last month in Detroit.

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9 Candidates Now Qualify For The September Democratic Primary Debate

3:39pm August 08, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Andrew Yang crossed the threshold Thursday, and two other candidates are on the cusp of qualifying. That means there could again be two debate nights next month instead of just one.

A World Without Water

12:42pm August 08, 2019

A quarter of the world's population is at high risk of running out of water.

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, announced on Aug. 1 that he would not run again in 2020, amidst a wave of GOP retirements. His exit carries symbolic weight, as he is the only African American GOP House member.

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House Retirement Tracker: GOP Exits Mount, Hurting Chances To Flip Control In 2020

10:52am August 08, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Over the past two weeks alone, seven House Republicans have announced they won't run again, including two of just 13 GOP women in the House and the chamber's lone African American Republican.

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Rep. Veronica Escobar On Gun Legislation

7:48am August 08, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, after President Trump visited her state Wednesday.

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Grassley Pushes Prescription Drug Bill

7:48am August 08, 2019

by Susan Davis

Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is pushing for a bill to lower prescription drug prices that divides the GOP. But it may be the only way to get a bill to President Trump's desk.

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45 Years Since Nixon Resigned

5:13am August 08, 2019

Cokie Roberts talks with NPR's Rachel Martin and answers listener questions about the 45th anniversary of the resignation of President Nixon.

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News Brief: Gun Control, ICE Raids In Mississippi, New Puerto Rico Governor

5:13am August 08, 2019

Immigration agents arrested approximately 680 people in workplace raids in Mississippi Wednesday. Also, Puerto Rico has a new governor and an update on gun control proposals.

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Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings Responds To Trump's Criticism Of Baltimore

8:30pm August 07, 2019

by Tim Mak

Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings responds to President Trump, who tweeted criticism of his hometown of Baltimore. The Maryland Democrat invited the president to visit and tour both rich and poor areas.

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