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6:46pm Mar 21, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Among False Claims, Trump Attacked McCain For Failing Veterans

by Quil Lawrence

President Trump's attack on the late Senator John McCain included an inaccurate claim about McCain's role in reforming the VA. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) called Trump's remarks 'deplorable.'
Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP

5:59pm Mar 20, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Trump Backs Public Release Of Mueller Report

by Brian Naylor

The president told reporters, "Let people see" special counsel Robert Mueller's report, as Trump again denied any collusion with Russia prior to his election in 2016.
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8:41pm Mar 19, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Trump To Nominate Former Delta Air Lines Executive To Lead FAA

by Brian Naylor

The nomination of Stephen Dickson comes as the agency faces criticism for its response to crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.
Vincent Thian / AP

7:48pm Mar 16, 2019

World News World News National Politics & Government

A 'Mainstreaming Of Bigotry' As White Extremism Reveals Its Global Reach

by Kirk Siegler

In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings, experts who monitor hate groups say violent white extremism is on the rise, and is the most prominent threat.
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6:17pm Mar 15, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding

by Scott Horsley

President Trump used his veto pen for the first time Friday. GOP senators who bucked the president in Thursday's vote said they did so to preserve congressional control over government spending.

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5:28pm Mar 15, 2019

National National Politics & Government

'Welcome To Marrdy's' - A Shared Kitchen For Local Cooks In Gentrifying West Atlanta

by Debbie Elliott

As part of NPR's Kitchen Table Conversations, we revisit an entrepreneur in West Atlanta who wants to preserve the culinary traditions of a neighborhood even as it gentrifies and changes.

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Evan Vucci / AP

4:56pm Mar 14, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trump Vows Veto After Congress Blocks His Order To Build Border Wall

by Susan Davis

The resolution to terminate the president's national emergency declaration sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.

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12:24pm Mar 14, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Airplane Grounding Tests Boeing's Influence In Washington

by Scott Horsley

For decades, Boeing has worked to ingratiate itself with regulators and policymakers. That effort could be important as the company responds to a pair of deadly crashes.
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5:05pm Mar 11, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trump Seeks More Border Wall Funding In New Budget

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's 2020 budget proposal, released on Monday, calls for $8.6 billion in new border wall funding, along with increased military spending and deep cuts to domestic programs.

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2:21pm Mar 08, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Bill Shine Resigns As White House Communications Director

by Brian Naylor

Shine, a former Fox News executive, will become a senior adviser to the president's 2020 re-election campaign.
Charlie Neibergall / AP

1:52pm Mar 07, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown Won't Run For President

by Brian Naylor

Brown is the latest to pass on the 2020 race. He was re-elected last year, promising to "do everything he can" to elect a Democratic president and Senate in 2020.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP

4:42pm Mar 05, 2019

World News World News National Economy

India Becomes Trump's Latest Trade Target

by Amy Held

The president announced he is removing preferential trade status for India because he says that country does not provide the U.S. with reasonable access to its own markets.