Politics

President Trump's U.N. Address Receives Widespread Praise From Conservatives

7:27pm September 20, 2017

President Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly generated a lot of praise from conservative outlets, even those often critical of him. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Michael Warren of The Weekly Standard about how the speech as been received by those right-of-center.

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Former President Obama Speaks Out On Efforts To Replace Affordable Care Act

6:14pm September 20, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Former President Obama spoke at a Gates Foundation event and delivered a not so thinly veiled message to President Trump about what he sees as America's role in the world.

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Iranian President Tells U.N. Trump Could Be At Blame If Nuclear Deal Falls Apart

6:14pm September 20, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to hold an evening news conference following a day at the United Nations focused on the nuclear deal between Iran and the United States.

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Sen. Rand Paul Says He Won't Vote For Latest Affordable Care Act Replacement Bill

6:14pm September 20, 2017

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has opposed all of the Republican leadership's efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act, including the latest attempt, the Graham-Cassidy bill.

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Senate Republicans Up Against Sept. 30 Deadline For Last Effort To Replace Obamacare

6:14pm September 20, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Senate Republicans may vote next week — again — on repealing the Affordable Care Act. The latest bill is sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.

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Jimmy Kimmel Says Sen. Cassidy Fell Short Of Standard For Obamacare Repeal

6:14pm September 20, 2017

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel credits good healthcare to saving the life of his newborn son. That led Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, to say that any replacement of the Affordable Care Act should pass "The Jimmy Kimmel Test." Now, Kimmel says Cassidy has fallen short of that with his new bill being considered by Congress.

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President Trump's Decision On Iran Nuclear Deal Could Affect Boeing Sales

5:00pm September 20, 2017

by Jackie Northam

Boeing has been one of the big winners with the Iran nuclear deal with two deals worth roughly $20 billion with Iranian airlines. This could be in jeopardy if President Trump does not certify Iran's compliance with the accord.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has called the legislation that could be Republicans' last hope to repeal the Affordable Care Act "a really crappy bill."

These GOP Senators Could Block Republicans' Obamacare Repeal

4:51pm September 20, 2017

by Susan Davis

Republicans are very close to having the votes to pass a repeal of the Affordable Care Act in the Senate next week, and it has come down to the votes of three undecided GOP senators.

Politics & Government

The United Nations Without The United States

3:40pm September 20, 2017

How does "America first" work on the global stage?

Jimmy Kimmel, seen hosting the Academy Awards in February, has been thrown into political hot waters. His name has been invoked by a GOP senator looking to pass an Obamacare repeal and replace bill.

WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel Blasts GOP Health Bill, Says It Fails The 'Jimmy Kimmel Test'

1:19pm September 20, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy invoked the late night host's name, Kimmel went after him and the Republican health care bill, pulling it apart point by point for an audience that might not normally care.