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An Unexpected Political Toss-Up: Southwest Oregon

8:14am April 22, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Oregon's 4th District was a close race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The reason for the tight race has a lot to do with logging, a fading but locally important industry.

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Buy A 3-Pack Of Wedding Rings, In Case You Lose One

8:14am April 22, 2017

Brighton Jones co-founded Enso rings — they're squishy, stretchy and colorful. His is one of many companies now making alternatives to metal wedding bands.

Democrats Hope For A Win In Special Election In Montana

8:14am April 22, 2017

After tight races in Kansas and Georgia, Democrats are sensing an opportunity in next month's special election in Montana. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Democratic strategist Geoff Garin about it.

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California Debates Bill To Stop Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement

8:14am April 22, 2017

by Adrian Florido

As California officials oppose the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, they wonder how far they can push. A legislator introduced a bill to not allow local authorities to work with ICE.

Rep. Dan Donovan On The New GOP Health Care Overhaul Effort

8:14am April 22, 2017

House Republicans failed to coalesce around a health care overhaul in March. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., if the party's conservative and moderate wings can compromise.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez walk past each other during their "Come Together and Fight Back" tour at the James L. Knight Center on Wednesday in Miami, Fla.

Sanders' Unity Tour With DNC Chair Exposes Rifts But Also Suggests Common Goals

7:00am April 22, 2017

by Scott Detrow

The Democratic "unity tour" has produced less-than-unifying headlines for the out-of-power party as progressives seek to oppose President Trump and the GOP.

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Jose Cedillo, a 41-year-old former restaurant worker from Honduras, struggles to get health care for his diabetes. He often finds himself without a job and homeless on the streets of Baltimore.

Hispanic Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble

6:00am April 22, 2017

by Michael Anft

Men are more likely than women to put off going to the doctor. Hispanic men can face complications of culture, language and cost that make that even more likely.

Federal agents deported 23-year-old Juan Manuel Montes-Bojorquez. He is the first known immigrant protected under DACA to be deported.

DeVos Meets With A Key Union Leader; The Supreme Court Hears A Voucher-Related Case

6:00am April 22, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The Education Secretary tours schools with the head of the American Federation of Teachers, the controversy over Ann Coulter at UC Berkeley, and other highlights from the week in education.

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, center, poses with Chad Moffat, left, and Var Reeve, right, who run Boise Mobile Equipment, an Idaho company that makes fire rescue vehicles.

When Rep. Raul Labrador Votes 'No,' Many Idahoans Say 'Yes!'

2:09am April 22, 2017

by Susan Davis

The Freedom Caucus co-founder often opposes his party in Congress, and drew the president's wrath for rejecting the GOP health care plan. He also won his district by a wider margin than Trump in 2016.

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Protestors demonstrating April 15 against President Trump's purported ties to foreign governments walk by the Trump hotel during in Washington, D.C.

House Oversight Panel Has Questions About Trump Businesses And Foreign Emoluments

11:17pm April 21, 2017

by Peter Overby

The Constitution says federal officers can't take emoluments — money — from foreign governments and officials. Two lawmakers question Trump's plan to avoid the constitutional issue at his hotels.