From 'Brexit' To Trump, Nationalist Movements Gain Momentum Around World
There are deep parallels between Donald Trump's presidential campaign, the "Brexit" movement and nationalist parties across Europe.
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The Man Who Argued Health Care For Obama Looks Back As He Steps Down
The day after Solicitor General Donald Verrilli announced he was stepping down, he sat down with NPR's Nina Totenberg to reflect on his five years as the government's chief advocate.
Kansas Votes More Money For Public Schools To Avert Shutdown
Legislators, pressured by the state Supreme Court, passed a $38 million package for the state's underfunded schools. Justices had threatened to close all public schools in Kansas after this month.
Brexit Created Many Losers, But Some Winners Too. Which Are You?
Uncertainty generated by Brexit caused many investments to head south. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 3.39 percent. Still, there were some winners, like homebuyers seeking low-interest loans.
Week In Politics: Brexit, House Democrats' Sit-In Over Gun Control
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brooking Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, Donald Trump's visit to Scotland and House Democrats' sit-in over gun control.
U.S. Leaders Divided Over United Kingdom's Vote To Exit EU
President Obama and Hillary Clinton wanted the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union. But Clinton opponent Donald Trump hailed the vote to leave the EU, drawing parallels with the U.S. presidential campaign.
Obama Names LGBT Landmark As National Monument
The Stonewall National Monument in New York City will be the first addition to the National Park System specifically highlighting the history of the LGBT community.
A Less-United Kingdom: 'Brexit' Vote Revives Talk Of U.K. Breakup
The United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, 52 percent to 48 percent. But Scotland and Northern Ireland were in favor of staying — renewing talk about Irish unification and Scottish independence.
Bernie Sanders Says He'll Vote For Clinton (Still No Endorsement, Though)
Sanders said Friday morning he will vote for Hillary Clinton in November because beating Donald Trump is most important. But he said he's focused on the Democratic Party platform.
U.K.'s 'History-Changing' EU Vote Reflects Deep Distrust, Concern
After more than 40 years in the political and economic bloc, Britain voted to withdraw from the EU. English novelist Robert Harris and the BBC's Jonny Dymond talk to Rachel Martin and David Greene.