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4:21pm Jun 14, 2017

National National Politics & Government

The Crack Of Gunfire Shatters The Comity Of One Remaining Bipartisan Tradition

by Domenico Montanaro

Given the rancor and acrimony that has defined Washington in recent years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a welcome respite. On Wednesday, that peace and civility was shattered.
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10:46am Jun 14, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Attorney General's Selective Silence Deafens Senate Russia Inquiry

by Domenico Montanaro

The attorney general may have saved his job and also laid a path for Trump allies on how to avoid revealing conversations with the president — even without invoking executive privilege.
3:01pm Jun 08, 2017

News News Politics & Government

North Carolina Lawmakers Refuse Remapping Session

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders refused Thursday to hold a special redistricting session demanded by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, calling his decree faulty and unconstitutional.
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3:15pm May 17, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Trump Impeachment Talk Grows From Conspiracy Theory To Mainstream

by Domenico Montanaro

After it was revealed the former FBI director penned a memo saying the president asked to end the Michael Flynn probe, Democrats are talking about the "I" word. But that's still very far afield.
Clay Masters / Iowa Public Radio

11:31am May 17, 2017

World News World News National Politics & Government

Nation's Longest-Serving Governor Set To Become Top Diplomat In Beijing

by Clay Masters

Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.

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6:43pm May 09, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Trump May Be Spoiling For A Shutdown Fight, But It Could Spell Disaster In 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The recent spending compromise may well have just kicked the can down the road until September, when both sides may be spoiling for a fight amid the specter of a government shutdown.
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11:52am May 05, 2017

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Health Care Vote Could Threaten Republican House Majority

by Jessica Taylor

Some of the most vulnerable House Republicans voted in favor of the GOP health care plan — and Democrats are already trying to use it against them ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Josh Burnham / Montana Public Radio

12:30pm May 01, 2017

National National Politics & Government

A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election

by Eric Whitney

Democrats hope a singing cowboy in Montana will become their party's latest candidate to mobilize enthusiasm and money against Republicans in a special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.

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Mark Humphrey / AP

5:00am Apr 28, 2017

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trump To Be First Sitting President Since Reagan To Address NRA

by Miles Parks

During his campaign, Trump spoke about the recent rash of mass shootings in the U.S. and suggested that restrictive gun laws had left the victims unable to return fire and defend themselves.
Alex Sanz / AP

11:20am Apr 18, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Republicans Look To Avoid A Political Headache In Georgia

by Jessica Taylor

Democrats hope Jon Ossoff can clear 50 percent in the special election to succeed now-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in a race they've tried to make a referendum on President Trump.
10:41am Apr 13, 2017

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Virginia Foxx Says Fight For Obamacare Repeal Isn't Over

by Keri Brown

Congress is on spring break and many representatives are back in their home districts, including U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-5th), who was in Winston-Salem this week.

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Andrew Harnik / AP

12:39pm Mar 29, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Reality Check On Trump Calling For Bipartisanship On Health Care

by Domenico Montanaro

The president told a bipartisan group of senators that there will be a deal on health care. "It's such an easy one," he said, adding that it will "happen very quickly." But it's hardly that easy.

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