Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about the Democratic presidential candidates' health care policies.
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Democratic Debate Highlights A Big Advantage For Trump. It's The Economy
At the Democratic debate, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders pushed the idea that even a strong economy isn't working for everyone. But will voters latch onto that?
Trump Holds Off On More China Tariffs; 2 Sides Agree To Restart Trade Talks
President Trump said the two countries would "continue the negotiation." He said the U.S. would keep existing tariffs in place, but would not impose new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Federal Judge Rules Against Border Wall Construction With Military Funds
The administration had intended to transfer Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. The judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit against the switch filed by the Sierra Club and others.
Trump Tweets An Invitation To North Korea's Kim — Meet In the DMZ?
President Trump is in Japan for the G-20 economic summit, but will head for South Korea on Saturday. He asked Kim Jong Un to shake hands in the demilitarized zone between the Koreas.
LISTEN: Biden Supported A Constitutional Amendment To End Mandated Busing In 1975
In an NPR interview, a young Sen. Joe Biden was asked about whether he would support a constitutional amendment to limit court-ordered busing "if it can't be done through a piece of legislation."
Arizona Democrats View Debates With Hope And Anxiety
Democrats in Arizona flipped a Senate seat last year. Watching presidential candidates debate this week, there was enthusiasm to take on President Trump and stress over the stakes of the election.
Biden Defends Civil Rights Record After Harris Blasted Him Over Segregation, Busing
At the Rainbow PUSH Coalition conference in Chicago, the former vice president said he "never opposed voluntary busing" — though he did oppose mandatory busing policy.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's History On Busing
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Matt Viser of The Washington Post about Joe Biden's changing stance on integrating schools through busing in the 1970s.
A Recap Of The Supreme Court Term
NPR's Nina Totenberg and Tom Goldstein of SCOTUSblog recap the Supreme Court term. It's the first with Justice Brett Kavanaugh and without Anthony Kennedy.