Why Democrats Are Shifting Away From NRA Support
Noel King talks to Reid Epstein — a reporter with The Wall Street Journal — about whether pro-gun Democrats can win elections in 2018. How valuable is an NRA endorsement in 2018?
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The Vatican responds to a Pa. grand jury report detailing abuse of children by clergy. Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria, FEMA scales back assistance to Puerto Rico. The legacy of Aretha Franklin.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Announces Creation Of Iran Action Group
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of an "Iran Action Group" on Thursday. The State Department's Brian Hook will work to try to build a strategy to counter what Pompeo sees as Iran's nefarious behavior.
Rep. Cummings Demands Explanation For Stripping Ex-CIA Chief's Security Clearance
The lawmaker's letter was one of several reactions to the decision. Also Thursday, a former special operations forces commander defended John Brennan and asked Trump to revoke his clearance too.
Trump Signs Annual Defense Policy Bill, Lists Many Things He Doesn't Like About It
Hours after President Trump signed into law the annual defense policy bill, he — like his recent predecessors — issued a signing statement challenging the constitutionality of 52 provisions in the bill.
Senate Democrats Threaten Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Documents
Senate Democrats filed Freedom of Information Act requests for documents from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's time in public service. If they don't get answers they vow to sue.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth On How Her Daughter Helped Shape Her Views On Family Policy
When her daughter Maile Pearl was born in April, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., became the first senator to have a baby during a term in office. She shares her observations with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
Journalists Nationwide Push Back Against President Trump's Anti-Media Rhetoric
More than 300 papers have heeded the call of The Boston Globe to run editorials on Thursday standing up for the press in the face of President Trump's ongoing anti-media rhetoric.
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden Weighs In On Trump Revoking Security Clearances
Former CIA and NSA director Gen. Michael Hayden talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about President Trump's decision to revoke the security clearance for one of Hayden's successors, John Brennan.
The Future Of For-Profit Colleges
How are for-profit colleges regulated?