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7:00am Mar 05, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Can Democrats Turn Activism Into Votes? Special Elections Might Be A Clue

by Jessica Taylor

A victory in a Delaware legislative race has Democrats enthused, and some think they can pull off an upset in a Georgia House special election, giving evidence of growing anti-Trump sentiment.
4:45pm Feb 06, 2017

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trump Supporter Says President's 'Refreshing' Style Earns His Trust

by Keri Brown

This week, we’re hearing from people across the Piedmont to find out their feelings about the new president. In our series "The Road Ahead," WFDD’s Keri Brown went to King, North Carolina, a small city in a county that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.

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4:43pm Feb 01, 2017

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Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles

by Eddie Garcia

Three Democratic Senators filed a bill on Wednesday in hopes to repeal House Bill 2, also known as “the b

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6:51pm Jan 06, 2017

National National Politics & Government

New Democratic Senate Leader Vows To Hold 'Donald Trump's Feet To The Fire'

by NPR Staff

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he is open to compromise but wants to hold a hard line on protecting his party's priorities. And he is going to use the incoming president's words against him.

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8:23pm Dec 13, 2016

National National Science Politics & Government Environment

Reports: Trump Taps Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke To Lead Interior Department

by Jessica Taylor

The first-term GOP congressman is a strong defender of public access to federal lands and has even broken with his party on the issue. But he also supports increased oil and gas exploration.
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3:39pm Nov 15, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Paul Ryan Re-Nominated By Republicans As Speaker

by Jessica Taylor

The GOP leadership elections are a show of unity heading into the new year where Republicans will control both the legislative and executive branches.
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9:16am Nov 07, 2016

National National Politics & Government

6 Things To Watch When It Comes To Control Of The House On Election Night

by Jessica Taylor

The GOP is still favored to control the House. Donald Trump hasn't been the boon Democrats need. But some longtime GOP incumbents could go down, as Democrats stand to pick up a dozen or more seats.
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1:45pm Oct 09, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Can Pro-Trump Poll Watchers Disrupt Voting In Pennsylvania?

by Dave Davies

Donald Trump is calling on Pennsylvania voters to also monitor polling places for fraud. The effort has prompted fears for the integrity of the electoral process.

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9:52pm Sep 19, 2016

World News World News National Politics & Government

Trump: 'Sad' N.Y. Bombing Suspect Gets Quality Medical Care, Lawyer

by Jessica Taylor

The suspect in the weekend bombings, 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami of New Jersey, is a U.S. citizen and is afforded legal counsel and due process — under the Constitution.
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4:01pm Sep 14, 2016

National National Science Politics & Government Health & Safety

Trump Shares Medical Information And Affinity For Fast Food With 'Dr. Oz'

by Jessica Taylor

The controversial TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz declared the GOP presidential nominee to be "very healthy" though Donald Trump said he needs to lose weight and didn't apologize for an affinity for fast food.
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10:38am Jul 20, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Meet Mike Pence, 'Midwestern Polite' With An Unrelenting Conservative Message

by Nina Totenberg

In choosing Pence, who addresses the Republican Convention on Wednesday, as his running mate, Donald Trump has reassured both establishment Republicans and social conservatives.
12:15pm Jul 18, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Trump's Party Is Not Your Granddaddy's GOP, But It's Been Building Over Time

by Ron Elving

If it had not grown so strong in the South, among displaced workers, white evangelicals and older white males without college degrees, the GOP might not be crowning a champion chosen by these voters.