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For A 2nd Night, Immigration Was A Big Debate Issue

7:39am June 28, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

Immigration was a major topic during the Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday night in Miami. What did we learn about the next 10 candidates vying to become president in 2020?

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Voters In Battleground State Of Florida React To Democratic Debate

7:39am June 28, 2019

by Jessica Bakeman

Hundreds of young voters gathered at a bar not far from the debate hall in Miami to take in what the Democratic presidential candidates had to say Thursday night.

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10 More Candidates Try To Stand Out At Democratic Debate

7:21am June 28, 2019

Same stage in Miami. Many of the same questions. But different Democratic candidates vying to become the next president of the U.S. during the second night of the first Democratic primary debate.

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N.H. Voters Watch Democratic Debate At Movie Theater

6:58am June 28, 2019

by Jason Moon

New Hampshire is the first state to hold a presidential primary next year, and Democratic voters gathered in a movie theater in Concord to take in Thursday night's debate.

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Bill Aims To Improve Conditions For Detained Migrant Children

6:44am June 28, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Tom Reed of New York about how the $4.6 billion border aid bill that Congress passed will guarantee safe and sanitary detention centers for migrant children.

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News Brief: Democratic Debate, Migrant Smugglers, G-20 Summit

5:56am June 28, 2019

The second night of Democratic primary debates wraps up in Miami. Business is booming for migrant smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border. And, the G-20 economic summit is underway in Japan.

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Harris Takes On Biden's Record On Race At Democratic Debate

5:45am June 28, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his record on civil rights after Sen. Kamala Harris attacked his opposition to federal intervention to integrate public schools.

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Were Democratic Presidential Candidates Effective At Attacking Trump?

5:43am June 28, 2019

After two nights of debate among 20 Democratic presidential candidates, NPR's Noel King talks to GOP strategist Mike Murphy about which ones appear to have a shot at beating President Trump.

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President Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on Friday.

Trump Tempers His Tone After Arriving At G-20 Summit In Osaka

3:37am June 28, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump highlighted the positive during a series of meetings at the G-20 summit in Japan. Setting aside complaints about unfair trade, the president cheered stronger ties with U.S. allies.

Democratic presidential candidates take the stage at the opening of Night 2 of the primary debate in Miami on Thursday.

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Recap: Night 2 Of The Democratic Primary Debate In 100 Words (And 7 Videos)

2:25am June 28, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Here's what you need to know about the second half of the first debate of the 2020 election cycle, including Sen. Kamala Harris' exchange with former Vice President Joe Biden.