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The Impeachment Inquiry Public Hearings Begin Tomorrow: What You Need To Know
2019/11/12

After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukr

President Trump's Push for Black Voters Could Help Persuade Suburban Whites
2019/11/11

The Trump campaign launched its "Black Voices for Trump" initiative in Atlanta last week, touting re

NPR Politics Live From DC: The Road To 2020
2019/11/9

This is a special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Warner Theater in Washington,

In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?
2019/11/8

Despite Russia's high-profile interference in the last U.S. presidential election, pockets of the U.

Fmr. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Expected To Announce Run For Senate
2019/11/7

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to announce his bid for a Senate seat in Alabama d

2019 Elections Show Impeachment Might Not Boost GOP; More Inquiry Testimony Released
2019/11/6

Trump's campaign may be raising lots of money off impeachment, but it may not be firing up rural vot

Key Testimony In Impeachment Inquiry Released To The Public
2019/11/5

Transcripts from four witnesses in the impeachment inquiry have been made public. The NPR Politics P

Impeachment Trial Could Be A "Disaster" For Senators In 2020 Race
2019/11/4

All six U.S. Senators still running for president are backing the House's impeachment inquiry. But n

Weekly Roundup: Friday, November 1
2019/11/1

Sen. Elizabeth Warren released her plan to pay for single-payer health care without imposing new tax

House Passes Resolution Formalizing Impeachment Inquiry
2019/10/31

The House of Representatives voted Thursday 232-196 to pass a resolution formalizing its impeachment

The 2019 Elections: What To Watch For
2019/10/30

It's an off, off, off election year, but some states will still be casting votes. NPR Politics break

House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry
2019/10/29

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will vote this week on a resolution outlining the process

Impeachment Inquiry Witness Asks Court To Weigh In On Congressional Subpoena
2019/10/28

Investigators in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump hoped to talk to Charles Kupperman on Mo

President Trump Says ISIS Leader Is Dead
2019/10/27

Trump declared that U.S. forces have brought "the world's No. 1 terrorist leader to justice" and tha

Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 25
2019/10/25

The justice department opens a criminal investigation into the basis of the Russia investigation. Pl

Despite Establishment Worries, Voters Are Excited About Democratic Primary Field
2019/10/24

Democratic donors and activists worry that the party is going to nominate someone who can't win next

Trump Calls Syria Cease-Fire 'Permanent,' Lifts Sanctions on Turkey
2019/10/23

President Trump says he is lifting sanctions on Turkey after the country agreed to what he called a

Diplomat Testifies Trump Directly Linked Ukrainian Aid To Political Investigations
2019/10/22

Longtime U.S. diplomat William Taylor is testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday as part of the House imp

Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort Following GOP Pushback
2019/10/21

President Trump announced that he's dropping his plan to host next year's G-7 meeting of the leaders

Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 18
2019/10/18

This week Joe Biden's campaign released fundraising numbers that showed his campaign does not have m