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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh listens during the first day of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C, Tuesday.

WATCH LIVE: Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Begin

4:01pm September 04, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. He's likely to be grilled by Democrats over abortion, guns and presidential power.

Can Anyone Fix A Rigged Economy?

3:48pm September 04, 2018

Is populism a threat or an opportunity?

Hollywood stars who realized they would be appearing at the New Yorker Festival along with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon threatened to drop out — prompting the magazine to cancel Bannon's role.

'New Yorker' Editor Explains Why Steve Bannon Was Dropped From Festival

2:25pm September 04, 2018

by Bill Chappell

As big names threatened to drop out and debate over free speech boiled, New Yorker editor David Remnick disinvited Bannon. "I will not take part in an event that normalizes hate," Judd Apatow said.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gives a press conference after a meeting on Syria, in Paris, on Dec. 10, 2016.

In 'Every Day Is Extra,' John Kerry Focuses On His Time In The Political Arena

1:35pm September 04, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Given the contrasts in personality and policy — and how much energy President Trump has spent on dismantling what Kerry worked for — one can't help but want to hear more from the former senator.

As Kavanaugh Nomination Hearing Begins, Democrats Decry Process

11:53am September 04, 2018

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's hearing kicked off on Tuesday with loud complaints from Democrats about documents they requested to consider the nomination.

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Sen. Hirono Wants To Hear What Kavanaugh Has To Say Under Oath

11:17am September 04, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii who sits on the judiciary committee, about confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Detrow weighs in on the discussion.

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Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh walks to meet with senators on Capitol Hill last month. He faces days of questioning from senators beginning Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings To Focus On 6 Hot-Button Issues

11:17am September 04, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face tough questioning from Democrats during his confirmation hearings this week on abortion, guns, investigating the president, national security and regulation

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Voter turnout in primaries and special elections has dramatically increased this year compared to past midterm elections. Turnout for Democrats has climbed 78 percent, while Republicans have seen a 23 percent uptick.

Politics & Government

Democrats' 2018 Primary Turnout Mirrors Previous Wave Elections

8:44am September 04, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

In the majority of states that have already held primaries, results showed massive increases in Democratic turnout as opposed to often a minimal uptick — or even noticeable dip — among GOP voters.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., campaigned for Democratic candidates across the country this summer, including challengers hoping to oust GOP candidates in her home state.

Politics & Government

Pelosi Focuses On Retaking The House, Dismisses Questions About Her Leadership

7:26am September 04, 2018

by Scott Detrow

While some are calling for her to step aside Rep. Nancy Pelosi continues to raise money and campaign across the country. She downplays ideological splits in the party and pledges a check on Trump.

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Politics In The News: Massachusetts Primary Election

6:55am September 04, 2018

Massachusetts holds its primary on Tuesday. David Greene talks to Frank Phillips, Boston Globe State House bureau chief, and NPR congressional correspondent Scott Detrow, about what to expect.

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