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Week in politics: House issues more subpoenas to Trump allies in Jan. 6 investigation

8:13am November 27, 2021

by Ron Elving

We look the latest on the House committee's investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Biden administration's response to a new COVID-19 variant.

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Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity

5:00am November 27, 2021

by Ron Elving

Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024.

U.S. and Iran to talk nuclear deal on Monday

4:56pm November 26, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

The Biden administration will take another try at reviving the Iran nuclear deal in talks that start in Vienna. Time has passed and much has changed since the Trump White House abandoned the deal.

A new report suggests that abuses of power surrounded Andrew Cuomo's book deal

4:56pm November 26, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Eric Lach, a reporter at The New Yorker, about a new report that reveals details around Andrew Cuomo's many abuses of power.

Protestors in Sudan took to the streets Thursday to push for civilian rule

4:30pm November 26, 2021

by Eyder Peralta

Having forced the military to install the prime minister it had ousted, pro-democracy activists in Sudan are pressing to insure civilian control.

Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country

4:24pm November 26, 2021

by Eric Westervelt

An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally.

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Tensions have been high as the presidential election in Honduras nears

4:24pm November 26, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

Honduras is holding its presidential election Sunday at a time of poverty, corruption and increased migration to the United States.

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A new round of talks for Iran nuclear deal begins Monday

7:16am November 26, 2021

Nuclear talks resume Monday between Iran and world powers in Vienna. The Biden administration has been trying to get the United States back into the 2015 nuclear agreement.

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What to expect during the Iran-U.S. nuclear deal negotiations

7:16am November 26, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley about the next round of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal.

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What Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan can do for the nation

5:01am November 26, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen Michael Bennett how Democrats are selling Build Back Better to their voters.

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