Politics

GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Faces Tough Runoff Election After Public Hanging Comments

5:30pm November 20, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is facing controversies involving uncomfortable questions around race ahead of a runoff election in Mississippi against Democrat Mike Espy, who is African-American.

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Trump Doubles Down On His Defense Of Saudi Arabia

5:11pm November 20, 2018

Before leaving for Thanksgiving, President Trump took questions from reporters on Saudi Arabia, Ivanka Trump's emails and a court decision on his administration's new asylum restrictions.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly Weighs In On U.S. Response To Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

5:11pm November 20, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about President Trump continuing to stand with Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and what Congress can do.

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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester On How He Keeps Winning Elections In Republican Country

4:40pm November 20, 2018

Montana Sen. Jon Tester won his third term in the Senate. He was one of the few Democrats in a red state to survive a reelection bid this cycle and speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about how he did it.

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Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many people say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

Advocates Fight 'Culture of Secrecy' In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico

3:48pm November 20, 2018

by Adrian Florido

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

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Two turkeys from South Dakota get comfortable in their room at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, after their arrival Sunday, in Washington, D.C.

President Trump Pardons 2 Thanksgiving Turkeys

2:59pm November 20, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The two hefty toms, named "Peas" and "Carrots," starred in the White House turkey pardon, one of the odder White House holiday traditions.

Critics are continuing to put pressure on Matthew Whitaker after he was named as temporary replacement for Jeff Sessions.

Dems: The Acting Attorney General Can't Continue In His Job. DOJ: Yes, He Can

1:14pm November 20, 2018

by Philip Ewing

Critics are continuing to put pressure on Matthew Whitaker after he was named as temporary replacement for Jeff Sessions. The Justice Department says the law is clear: He can stay.

According to The Washington Post, Ivanka Trump "often discussed or relayed official White House business using a private email account with a domain that she shares with her husband, Jared Kushner."

Ivanka Trump Reportedly Used Personal Email Account For Official White House Business

12:04pm November 20, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The president's daughter reportedly used the account to discuss government policies and official business. Her lawyer's spokesperson denies she transmitted classified information.

Democrat Stacey Abrams isn't backing down from her fight against what she calls voter suppression tactics and election mismanagement after losing the Georgia governor's race.

Stacey Abrams Says She Was Almost Blocked From Voting In Georgia Election

11:32am November 20, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Democrat Stacey Abrams isn't backing down from her fight against what she calls voter suppression tactics and election mismanagement after losing the Georgia governor's race.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel chats with CDU General Secretary Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in Berlin last month. Kramp-Karrenbauer is among three leading candidates seeking to run the party next month.

These Politicians Are Vying To Succeed Germany's Angela Merkel

9:19am November 20, 2018

by Simon Schütz

Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as Christian Democratic Union leader next month. Here's a look at the contenders to lead the party — and likely become its next candidate for chancellor.