Politics & Government

Politics & Government

After a dramatic overhaul, what's next for the Republican National Committee?

5:17am March 15, 2024

NPR's A Martinez talks with Republican strategist Liam Donovan about former President Donald Trump's tightening grip on the Republican National Committee.

Republican Senate candidate Steve Garvey, a former Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player, tosses a baseball to supporters at his election night watch party on March 5 in Palm Desert, Calif.

Former LA Dodger Steve Garvey aims for the wall in U.S. Senate race

5:00am March 15, 2024

by Scott Shafer

When the former baseball star won a runoff spot for California's open senate seat, he reminded supporters that his primary victory was only "the first game of a doubleheader."

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Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he leaves federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Thursday.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

7:23pm March 14, 2024

by Greg Allen

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.

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NATO Sec. Gen. Stoltenberg talks about Sweden and withstanding Russian pressure

6:43pm March 14, 2024

by Teri Schultz

In an NPR interview, NATO Secretary Gen. Jens Stoltenberg says with the addition of Sweden to the alliance, it's better equipped than ever to withstand Russian pressure — despite new Kremlin threats.

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The Denver area is in conflict after supporting migrants bussed in from Texas

5:54pm March 14, 2024

by Andrew Kenney

Denver has provided lots of support and shelter space for migrants, many of whom are destitute. But now, as Denver has begun cutting some city services, suburbs are taking steps to keep migrants out.

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Vice President Harris speaks to reporters after her visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Saint Paul, Minn. on March 14.

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Harris visited an abortion clinic, a first for any president or vice president

5:54pm March 14, 2024

by Deepa Shivaram

Vice President Harris toured a Minnesota abortion clinic during a trip to the Twin Cities on Thursday. It's believed to be a first for a vice president or president.

North Carolina labor chief rejects infectious disease rule petitions for workplaces

5:08pm March 14, 2024

by Associated Press

North Carolina's labor commissioner has declined to adopt rules sought by worker and civil rights groups that would have set safety and masking directives in workplaces for future infectious disease outbreaks like with COVID-19. Commissioner Josh Dobson announced his decision Wednesday.

Former President Trump's criminal trial in New York may be delayed.

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Manhattan prosecutors open to a 30-day delay in Trump's criminal trial

4:56pm March 14, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

They said a delay would ensure that Trump's legal team has sufficient time to review a new tranche of materials in the case. Jury selection is scheduled to begin March 25.

Cadets salute during the graduation ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy in 2021. A change to West Point's mission statement has sparked outrage among some conservatives online.

West Point axed 'duty, honor, country' from its mission statement. Conservatives fumed

4:48pm March 14, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

The three iconic words remain the motto of the U.S. military academy. But an update to its mission statement, where the words had appeared for 26 years, has sparked outrage among conservatives online.

President Biden talks with supporters during a campaign event in Saginaw, Mich., on March 14.

Biden opposes Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. It's an issue in some swing states

3:31pm March 14, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

Former President Donald Trump has already said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. Now President Biden is speaking out about it, too.