U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
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Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Discusses Border Security Negotiations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, one of the 17 lawmakers beginning negotiations on border security, hoping to find a compromise to avert another government shutdown.
Several Democrats Eyeing A Presidential Run Embrace 'Medicare-For-All'
The idea, they say, would be to eliminate the health insurance industry and replace it with government-run health insurance. The industry is already gearing up to oppose any moves in that direction.
Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
Trump Administration Gets An Earful On New Campus Sexual Assault Rules
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says new rules could better protect the accused. There have been about 100,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX. The deadline for comments is Wednesday.
News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
'Does It Have To Be Him?': N.H. Progressives Split By Another Sanders Bid
The Vermont senator's 2016 presidential campaign took off in New Hampshire. But in 2020, some progressive voters in the state say there are plenty of other alternatives.
Bipartisan Group To Meet To Discuss Border Security Funding
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about the border security funding negotiations — central in the fight that caused the government shutdown. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
Many Challenges Inhibit An Independent White House Bid
Rachel Martin talks to political scientist Brendan Nyhan of the University of Michigan about the long odds against independent political candidates.