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Jan. 6 panel says Trump fleeced his base and 5 other takeaways from the 2nd hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It wasn’t in prime time this time, but the Jan. 6 committee held an eyebrow-raising hearing Monday in its second of seven promised ones. This hearing pulled back the curtain on what life was like on the Trump campaign and in the White House in the days following election night 2020…. Read More

New revelations and 3 other takeaways from the first Jan. 6 committee hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It wasn’t clear what the country could expect from the Jan. 6 select committee’s beginning presentation of its findings, but the prime-time, opening hearing Thursday night had lots of new information, and it was presented in a calm and cogent way. The committee transported the audience back to Jan. 6 with… Read More

5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden’s first formal State of the Union address focused on Ukraine, inflation, the coronavirus pandemic and a four-point “Unity Agenda.” He urged world unity in standing up to Russia, listed ways he’s trying to address rising prices (even if they will likely have limited to no effect in the short… Read More

The challenges Biden faces in his State of the Union address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As President Biden is set to make his first formal State of the Union address Tuesday night, he and the country are facing pressing issues, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to inflation and the continuing pandemic. It also comes at a time when Biden’s political capital is at the lowest point… Read More

6 questions for politics in 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — From control of Congress and the strength of the Biden presidency to potential Jan. 6 committee revelations and the future of abortion rights, there’s a lot at stake in 2022. We have lots of questions about what’s ahead. Here are six: 1. Can Biden turn it around? President Biden ended 2021… Read More

From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — This year was supposed to be one of recovery, but it has been far from that. It began with the insurrection at the Capitol, a second impeachment of former President Donald Trump and President Biden’s inauguration. As the year went on, Trump continued to lie about the election results while he… Read More

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
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Seven Republicans joined with all Democrats and independents to vote to convict the former president for inciting an insurrection, but the tally is short of the two-thirds vote needed.

Results Still Unclear And 5 Other Takeaways From Election Night 2020
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The election between Trump and Biden is still not settled, and it might not be for days.

5 Questions Ahead Of The Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate
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It’s the showdown many have been waiting for — the debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris. Pence needs to right the ship, while Harris has to deflect charges of socialism.

7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention
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It’s going to be a nasty post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, as both parties argue that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it’s all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.

4 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Republican National Convention
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President Trump promised an “uplifting” convention, but the first night painted an image of a dystopia that would take hold if Democrat Joe Biden is elected.

7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention
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Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

Inside 100 Days To The Presidential Election, 9 Things That Could Change The Race
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Joe Biden leads President Trump in polls, but there are still a lot of things that could change the dynamic, from the coronavirus and the economy to debates and “October surprises.”
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Some People ‘Have The Sniffles’: Trump Downplays The Coronavirus’s Severity
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In a Fox News interview, the president weighed in controversially on the pandemic and issues of race.

Trump Wants To Move On, But The Coronavirus Is Surging In Parts Of Red America
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New COVID-19 cases are on the rise in almost half the states, including spikes in Florida, Texas and Arizona, where the president is headed Tuesday.

Trump Returns To Campaign Trail With A Familiar Message In A Changing World
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Amid slumping poll numbers, the president delivered a dark message, trying to tie Democratic opponent Joe Biden to the extreme left. Trump’s campaign promised a massive crowd but didn’t deliver.

Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed
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The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found Americans see the nationwide protests as legitimate — a big shift from the 1960s — and almost half strongly disapprove of the job President Trump is doing.

What Is The Insurrection Act That Trump Is Threatening To Invoke?
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The 213-year-old law allows a president to “call forth the militia for the purpose of suppressing” an insurrection. Trump threatened to deploy the military to states that don’t quell violent protests.

Trump Seems Likely To Use Law And Order As A Wedge Issue After George Floyd’s Killing
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President Trump called Floyd’s death a “grave tragedy” that “should never have happened.” But once he was back on Twitter, he again inflamed tensions, with machismo and politics at the forefront.

Trump Hasn’t Worn A Mask Publicly. Here’s What Might Convince Him To
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“Mask usage is going to help us get this economy reopened,” the president’s national security adviser said on Sunday.

Fauci Warns States Not to ‘Jump Over’ Guidelines to Reopening
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The nation’s top infectious disease expert spoke remotely during a unique Senate health committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic.

6 Takeaways from the Nevada Democratic Debate
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It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Hampshire Primary
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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is the favorite, as progressives seem to be coalescing around him and moderates are split among several candidates.

Mitt Romney, ‘Pierre Delecto’ And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump
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The Utah senator outed himself over the weekend as the owner of a mostly nondescript Twitter handle that defended Romney and was critical of President Trump.

6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
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Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden’s son got relatively little focus.