Politics Headlines

After a Memorial Day break, Congress returns to the same problems they left behind
Sun May 31 5:11 pm
Congress returns to town with the same problems they left before Memorial Day: immigration funding, opposition to a new Justice Department fund, and questions about Iran war oversight.
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How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis
Sun May 31 5:11 pm
Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
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Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
Sun May 31 5:04 pm
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
Sun May 31 11:14 am
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
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Politics chat: No progress on Iran peace deal, Trump offers to perform at festival
Sun May 31 8:09 am
We look at the progress on a ceasefire extension with Iran, as well as President Trump offering to perform at the Freedom 250 event marking America's 250th birthday after major acts dropped out.
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Former DOJ official on why its criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll is unusual
Sun May 31 8:09 am
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori about investigations and prosecutions originating from U.S. Attorneys offices around the country.
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Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Sun May 31 7:00 am
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.
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T.V. reality stars throw their hats into the ring for political office
Sun May 31 5:00 am
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
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Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Sat May 30 8:55 pm
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
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Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Sat May 30 5:32 pm
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.
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