Politics

Week In Politics: Trump's Speech In Poland, Health Care Debate

4:31pm July 07, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers wraps up the week's politics news with columnists David Brooks of The New York Times and Kimberly Atkins of the Boston Herald. They discuss President Trump's speech in Poland, the ongoing debate over the health care bill, and Walter Shaub Jr.'s resignation from the Office of Government Ethics.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

4:12pm July 07, 2017

The governor of New Jersey gets grief for going to the beach, and more than 40 states say they will not or cannot turn over all the data President Trump's voting commission wants.

Friday News Roundup - International

4:12pm July 07, 2017

In a speech in Poland before a two-day "Group of 20" summit in Europe, President Trump makes the case for defending Western civilization against challenges posed by terrorism. And the world responds to North Korea after Pyongyang tests an intercontinental ballistic missile. It's the global edition of the Friday News Roundup.

President Trump listens during a joint press conference with Poland's President Andrzej Duda, in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday.

Trump Is Less Convinced About Russian Hacking Than His Intelligence Chiefs

11:25am July 07, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The president continues to hedge on whether he believes Russia meddled in the 2016 elections, despite evidence that Russia did interfere and testimony from the intelligence officials he chose.

The GOP health bills would eliminate the 10 percent tax on the use of tanning beds. It was one of more than a dozen taxes introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals?

10:43am July 07, 2017

by Julie Appleby

The GOP health bills would eliminate many of the taxes that help pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Wealthy individuals stand to gain the most. And customers of tanning salons.

Politics & Government

A Look At Trump's Day At The G-20

7:44am July 07, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump will have his first meeting as president with Russian President Putin. It will take place Friday at the G-20 summit in Germany.

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What To Expect When Trump Meets Putin

7:44am July 07, 2017

President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday. Mary Louise Kelly asks Tom Graham, a Russia adviser for the George W. Bush administration, about what Trump should discuss.

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After 2 Years, Illinois Passes A Budget

7:44am July 07, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

For the first time in two years, the state of Illinois passed a budget, after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto. But it doesn't mean the state has solved its budget woes.

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Morning News Brief: Trump Meets Putin, Russia Probe Update, New Tesla Car

7:44am July 07, 2017

President Trump meets with Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit. Also, an update on Robert Mueller's Russia probe, and a look at electric carmaker Tesla's new lower-priced car.

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An Update On Robert Mueller's Russia Investigation

7:44am July 07, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who's leading the Russia probe, has assembled a high-powered team of investigators and lawyers.

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