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Workers prepare a mass of balloons for the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Democrats plan to hold their 2020 convention unusually early, starting July 13, before the Summer Olympics.

Politics & Government

Democrats Plan Unusually Early 2020 Convention

3:10pm June 15, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Democrats will hold their convention in July 2020, before the Summer Olympics. DNC officials say they are making the announcement before a field of candidates materializes to stress their neutrality.

The Berduo family speaks with authorities as they try to cross the international bridge between Matamoros, Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas.

After Traveling 2,000 Miles For Asylum, This Family's Journey Halts At A Bridge

1:18pm June 15, 2018

by John Burnett

Nine family members—from 58 years to nine months— make a fourth attempt to cross an international bridge between Matamoros, Mexico and Brownsville, Texas.

Paul Manafort arrives for a hearing at District Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday. A judge ordered him to jail ahead of his trial in connection with alleged witness tampering.

Politics & Government

Judge Orders Paul Manafort Detained Amid Witness Tampering Allegations

12:31pm June 15, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Paul Manafort had a long career as a Washington wheeler-dealer before Donald Trump hired him to run his campaign in 2016. Now, he is heading to jail.

Judge Orders Paul Manafort To Jail

12:19pm June 15, 2018

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort will be jailed until his trial. Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Justice Department reporter Ryan Lucas about the case.

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Unpacking The President's Impromptu Press Appearance

12:19pm June 15, 2018

Host Steve Inskeep is joined by NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe and national security editor Phil Ewing to talk about Trump's wide-ranging press appearance on Friday on the White House lawn.

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Trump Talks About Inspector General's Report, Tariffs

12:19pm June 15, 2018

The president spoke to Fox News today, addressing a new inspector general's report and tariffs against Chinese-made products. Rachel Martin discusses with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley.

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After announcing the new import taxes, President Trump spoke to reporters outside the White House on Friday.

Trump Hits China With Tariffs On $50 Billion Of Goods; China Says It Will Retaliate

11:09am June 15, 2018

by Bill Chappell

After months of threats, U.S. customs will begin to collect the new tariffs on Chinese imports on July 6. The president says he is targeting China's technology sector.

Comey And Allies Respond To Inspector General Report

10:56am June 15, 2018

Benjamin Wittes, editor-in-chief of the Lawfare website and friend of former FBI Director James Comey, discusses the inspector general report with Rachel Martin.

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Politics & Government

Legal Defense Funds For Trump Allies Multiply

10:56am June 15, 2018

by Peter Overby

At least eight funds now exist to help Trump administration aides and allies pay legal bills. But there are few rules to promote transparency or avoid conflicts of interest.

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What's Next After Inspector General Report

10:56am June 15, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

We look at the implications of a new inspector general's report about the conduct of the FBI and James Comey during an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.

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