Politics

Democratic Sen. Manchin Backed Kavanaugh. Will Red W.Va. Re-Elect Him?

6:06am October 10, 2018

by Dave Mistich

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin supported Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Up for re-election in a state President Trump won big, this Democrat faces tricky political consequences.

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News Brief: Hurricane Michael, Nikki Haley, Jamal Khashoggi

5:07am October 10, 2018

Michael is expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday. Nikki Haley resigns as U.N. ambassador. An update on the disappearance of a Saudi journalist last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Democratic U.S. House candidate Andrew Janz raised more than $4 million in three months as part of his effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.), part of a wave of record-breaking fundraising hauls by Democratic candidates.

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Democrats Enter Campaign's Final Stretch Flush With Cash

5:00am October 10, 2018

by Peter Overby

One party celebrates its fundraising, while the other starts culling out the weakest candidates.

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block the deposition of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who approved adding the citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Census Citizenship Question Lawsuits Move Toward Supreme Court Showdown

10:35pm October 09, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Trump administration is asking the justices again to block the depositions of senior officials in lawsuits over a controversial question about U.S. citizenship status on the 2020 census.

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American Diplomat John Negroponte Reacts To Nikki Haley's Resignation As U.N. Ambassador

5:26pm October 09, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with American diplomat John Negroponte about Nikki Haley's resignation from her role as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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Democratic House Candidates Celebrate Financial Bonanza 28 Days Before Midterms

5:26pm October 09, 2018

by Peter Overby

Democrats challenging House Republicans are starting to announce jaw-dropping totals for their third-quarter fundraising.

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Former NFL Player Anquan Boldin Weighs In On Political Activism By Athletes

5:26pm October 09, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anquan Boldin, retired NFL wide receiver and co-founder of the Players Coalition, about current athlete political activism.

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Trump Says He Will Announce Replacement For U.N. Ambassador In Coming Weeks

5:26pm October 09, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley announced on Tuesday that she is leaving her post at the end of the year. President Trump, calling her his friend, says he will announce a replacement in weeks.

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Nikki Haley Resigns As U.N. Ambassador, Sparking Speculation About Her Next Move

5:26pm October 09, 2018

by Mara Liasson

Nikki Haley is resigning as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations at the end of the year. It was a surprise announcement that's fueling speculation as to why and what's next in politics for Haley.

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Inside The EPA: How Employees Are Reacting To The U.N. Climate Report

5:26pm October 09, 2018

The United Nations released a climate report on Monday, but how does it fit with EPA policies? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Brady Dennis about how EPA employees are responding.

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