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Deadline Nears For Florida Recounts To Be Completed

8:22am November 15, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Counties face a deadline for machine recounts in three statewide races. The U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Rick Scott is likely to go to a hand recount into the weekend.

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News Brief: California's Camp Fire, Florida Recount, Brexit Resignation

5:52am November 15, 2018

Search teams have a grim duty as the Camp Fire death toll rises. In Florida, it's the deadline to end counting ballots in 3 races. Britain's Brexit secretary resigns, casting doubt on the latest plan.

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Mira Ricardel speaks during a 2017 Senate Banking confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C.

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Deputy National Security Adviser Leaves Post After Criticism From Melania Trump

5:49am November 15, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The First Lady's office said on Tuesday Ricardel "no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House." She is headed to an unspecified role in the administration, the White House says.

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Trump Supports Changes To Criminal Justice System

5:38am November 15, 2018

David Greene talks to Holly Harris of the Justice Action Network about Trump endorsing legislation that could shorten sentences for some drug offenders and help inmates adjust to life after prison.

President Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House Wednesday as he announces his support for the first major rewrite of the nation's criminal justice sentencing laws in a generation.

Trump Backs Package Of Changes To Criminal Justice System As Lame-Duck Session Begins

10:45pm November 14, 2018

The president's support is a big win for activists who have been pushing for criminal justice measures that roll back the stiff penalties imposed as a part of America's decades-long "war on drugs."

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. (left), and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., speak to members of the media during a news conference Wednesday on the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act.

Flake Pledges To Block Committee Votes On Judges — Until Mueller Bill On Senate Floor

7:31pm November 14, 2018

by Tim Mak

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., holds the deciding vote on a narrowly divided Senate Judiciary Committee. There are currently 21 judicial nominees awaiting a vote by the committee.

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Discrediting The Recount Process Takes Advantage Of Voters' Lack Of Understanding

6:01pm November 14, 2018

by Miles Parks

The Florida recounts have demonstrated that many voters are unaware of election governing rules, which makes them more vulnerable to political rhetoric casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.

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How Independent Redistricting Commissions Work

6:01pm November 14, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Michael Li of the Brennan Center for Justice about a passed Michigan ballot measure that will create an independent redistricting commission in the state.

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Congress May Be On The Verge Of A Major Overhaul To The Criminal Justice System

6:01pm November 14, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

A bipartisan effort to ease some penalties for drug crimes and provide more services to people leaving prison appears to be in the works in Congress, but the deal hinges on support from the president.

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VP Pence Argues For Free Press As White House Defends Itself In 1st Amendment Lawsuit

6:01pm November 14, 2018

by Tamara Keith

Vice President Pence defended press freedom in a meeting with Myanmar's leader. His defense of press freedom is in stark contrast to President Trump's confrontational tone with the media.

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