Politics

News Brief: Trump Rule Attempts To Limit Asylum-Seekers, Thousand Oaks Shooting

5:20am November 09, 2018

The Trump administration issued a rule to attempt to restrict migrants' asylum rights. Also, the latest on the Thousand Oaks shooting and potential election recounts in Florida and Georgia.

Republican Anti-Immigrant Ads Fall Short In Election Results

5:20am November 09, 2018

by Joel Rose

Republican candidates across the country aired a lot of campaign ads intended to stoke fears about illegal immigration. But the results were mixed, and some of the most outspoken hard-liners lost.

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Trump Administration Aims To Deny Asylum To Migrants Who Enter U.S. Illegally

5:20am November 09, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration announced new measures Thursday to deny asylum to migrants who enter the country illegally. On Friday, the administration will announce which countries are affected.

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The Races Still Up In The Air

5:20am November 09, 2018

by Miles Parks

In Florida, Georgia and Arizona, some races have yet to be called. The rhetoric was especially tense around Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races.

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North Koreans Don't Show Up For Scheduled Meeting With Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo

11:24pm November 08, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

The talks with North Korean officials Thursday were for planning the next summit, but the meeting was postponed over scheduling conflicts. President Trump now says he's in no rush.

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Migrants from Central America ride in a truck Monday as they travel toward the U.S. on the Mexico City-Puebla highway. Thursday, the Trump administration issued new a new rule for asylum-seekers.

Trump Administration Seeks To Limit Asylum-Seekers With New Rule

7:50pm November 08, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The change announced on Thursday is designed to prohibit migrants who cross the border outside of designated entry points from seeking asylum in the U.S. It is almost certain to face legal challenges.

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Politics & Government

GOP Strategist Weighs In On Where Republicans Go Now That The Midterms Are Over

5:49pm November 08, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Whit Ayres, Republican strategist and pollster, about the results of the midterm elections and Republican strategy going forward.

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Politics & Government

Congressional Democrats Split On Support For Nancy Pelosi As Next House Speaker

5:49pm November 08, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Reps. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Tim Ryan of Ohio about California Rep. Nancy Pelosi's bid to become the next Speaker of the House.

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Politics & Government

Should Reporters Boycott White House Press Briefings After CNN Press Badge Revoked?

5:49pm November 08, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with White House Correspondents' Association President Olivier Knox about the White House's decision to revoke CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press badge.

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Bernie Sanders, pictured in 2016, insists progressive proposals touted by candidates in 2018 midterms demonstrates strength of movement in key battleground states

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Clarifies Comments About Racism Hurting Black Candidates

4:55pm November 08, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Sanders accuses Republicans who ran against Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in Florida of using racist strategies after he initially said voters were uncomfortable backing black candidates.