Politics

Deal Or No Deal? Confusion Swirls Over Trump's Supposed DACA Deal With Democrats

4:38pm September 14, 2017

by Scott Detrow

President Trump and Democratic leaders in Congress say they have reached an agreement to make DACA protections permanent, along with border security. The details of the plan are still to be negotiated, but Republicans are caught off guard.

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Conservatives Express Outrage Over Trump's Reported DACA Deal With Democrats

4:38pm September 14, 2017

by Don Gonyea

There is anger among conservatives over reports of a deal between the president and Democratic leaders that would allow DACA recipients — brought into the U.S. illegally as children — to stay in the county and avoid deportation. Critics call it amnesty, and they are especially upset that the agreement that would also enhance border security, does not include building the border wall.

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Sen. Merkley Makes The Case 'Medicare For All' Bill

2:43pm September 14, 2017

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined Bernie Sanders in announcing his "Medicare for All" bill. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Merkley about why he backs it even though he says it's not likely to become law.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke on Sept. 6 about President Trump's decision to end DACA. The two now say they have worked out a deal with Trump on legislation.

Trump: GOP Leadership 'On Board' With Deal Over DACA

1:47pm September 14, 2017

by James Doubek

After denying a deal earlier, Trump said he and Democratic leaders were "working on a plan" to protect DREAMers but later created confusion over whether his hoped-for border wall would be part of it.

President Trump gives a speech aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at its commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia in July.

What Should We Make Of Trump's Speech Patterns — And Our Responses To Them?

12:26pm September 14, 2017

by Barbara J. King

Yes, President Trump's words tend to be simple and oft-repeated. The real question, says anthropologist Barbara J. King, may be what happens when we adopt them.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., discusses his "Medicare for All" legislation on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Here's What's In Bernie Sanders' 'Medicare For All' Bill

10:31am September 14, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Don't understand what the independent Vermont senator's single-payer plan is? Here are the bullet points. (For starters, his new program would not look a whole lot like Medicare.)

Politics & Government

President Trump Will Travel To Florida To Assess Hurricane Damage

8:10am September 14, 2017

by Russell Lewis

Lack of electricity has been a major obstacle to recovery from Hurricane Irma. Florida's east coast is expected to get power back by Sunday. Trump will meet with first responders in Naples.

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Democrats Say They Had A Productive Dinner With President Trump

8:10am September 14, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Trump met with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer — discussing trade, DACA and border security. Trump tweeted that no deal was made with them on DACA — contradicting their statement.

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Rep. Brady Encouraged Tax Overhaul Will Pass This Year

7:39am September 14, 2017

Mary Louise Kelly talks to GOP Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and a member of the "big six" group of policymakers shaping the framework for the tax overhaul.

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Probe Launched Into Nursing Home Deaths After Irma Power Outage

6:56am September 14, 2017

Eight people have died after a Florida nursing home and long-term-care facility lost air conditioning in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Rachel Martin talks to state Sen. Gary Farmer.