Politics

GOP Sen. Martha McSally Says She Was Raped While Serving In The Military

5:12pm March 07, 2019

by Quil Lawrence

Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., revealed she was the victim of sexual assault in the military. She joins a growing number of female veterans who are defying a long-standing code of silence.

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President Trump listens as Fox News host Sean Hannity speaks during a rally Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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The White House And Its 'Shadow Cabinet' Of Fox News TV Hosts

4:18pm March 07, 2019

by Terry Gross

Past administrations have had favored press members, says New Yorker reporter Jane Mayer, "but nothing where someone is so close in that they are coordinating on a daily basis with the president."

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Preechapol Pongpanich, leader of the Thai Raksa Chart political party, speaks with media at the Constitutional Court in Bangkok on Thursday. The court ordered the dissolution of the party, days before Thailand's elections.

Thai Court Dissolves Political Party That Nominated A Princess For Prime Minister

2:24pm March 07, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Judges in the Constitutional Court said the Thai Raksa Chart political party violated national law by bringing a royal into politics. Critics question the legitimacy of Thailand's impending elections.

In his announcement, Sen. Sherrod Brown said he "will keep calling out Donald Trump and his phony populism."

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Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown Won't Run For President

1:52pm March 07, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Brown is the latest to pass on the 2020 race. He was re-elected last year, promising to "do everything he can" to elect a Democratic president and Senate in 2020.

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Cohen, Trump And The Pardon That Wasn't

11:44am March 07, 2019

Michael Cohen instructed his attorney to explore the possibility of a presidential pardon, says Cohen's current counsel. This appears to contradict Cohen's statement under oath last week.

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What Does It Mean Politically That More People Are Crossing The Border?

11:41am March 07, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about the rise of apprehensions of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the conversation.

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"You can judge a lot by a country by who they incarcerate," Cory Booker tells NPR.

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Cory Booker Promises To Bring America Together. But How?

11:25am March 07, 2019

by Danielle Kurtzleben

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, the Democratic presidential candidate explains why he thinks consensus around generally progressive ideas and "courageous empathy" are viable goals in 2020.

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Ads promise cash in the form of payday loans at an Advance America storefront in Springfield, Va. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to rescind a proposed rule to safeguard borrowers from payday lenders.

Move To Pull Consumer Protection Rule Heightens Debate Over Payday Lending

8:49am March 07, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

One of Kathy Kraninger's first moves as CFPB chief was to move to rescind a rule that would put restrictions on payday lending. Now she'll face questions from the House Financial Services Committee.

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News Brief: Paul Manafort, Sen. Martha McSally, Rep. Ilhan Omar

7:47am March 07, 2019

Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort faces sentencing Thursday. Arizona Sen. Martha McSally reveals she was raped while serving in the military. Minnesota's new congresswoman stirs controversy.

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Sen. Booker To Propose Next Steps In Criminal Justice Overhaul

7:47am March 07, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to Senator Cory Booker about his continued push to overhaul the criminal justice system — including new legislation to be introduced on Thursday.

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