Politics & Government

America's lead negotiator says U.S. diplomacy strategy is working with Russia

4:28pm February 10, 2022

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on the tense standoff between Russia and the U.S. and its allies over the Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine.

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Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin got her day in court in 'New York Times' lawsuit

4:28pm February 10, 2022

by David Folkenflik

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin testified about the editorial that wrongly linked her political action committee's ad to a mass shooting. The paper's attorneys pressed her on her political rhetoric.

President Biden showed off a chart comparing strong job creation during his first year to that of previous presidents. But economists say surging inflation is top of mind to voters.

The economy is strong but voters aren't feeling it. That's a problem for Biden

1:45pm February 10, 2022

by Asma Khalid

President Biden's first year in the White House has been marked by record GDP growth and job gains, so why do voters keep giving him poor marks on the economy?

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Cynthia Hughes, seen here wearing a "Due Process Denied" shirt, has become a regular on Steve Bannon's show, where she has described the Jan. 6 defendants as "political prisoners." On a recent episode, Hughes announced changes to the Patriot Freedom Proje

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A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism

1:43pm February 10, 2022

by Tom Dreisbach

The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.

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How Trump sought to use fake electors, conspiracy theories to remain in power

1:35pm February 10, 2022

by Terry Gross

New York Times reporter Luke Broadwater says Trump and his allies were fixated on reversing the election: "It seemed like crazy stuff at the time ... but obviously it got extremely serious on Jan. 6."

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Gary Chambers Jr., pictured in January 2021, is running for one of Louisiana's seats in the U.S. Senate. He's made headlines with his first two campaign ads.

La. Senate candidate Gary Chambers burns a Confederate flag in his new campaign ad

12:57pm February 10, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Louisiana made headlines last month by smoking marijuana in a campaign ad. Now he's back with another lighter and a message about gerrymandering.

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson speaks as (L-R) U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) look on after passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexua

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Congress approves bill to end forced arbitration in sexual assault cases

12:53pm February 10, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

The bipartisan bill bans employers from inserting provisions in contracts that require individuals who allege claims of sexual assault or harassment to go through a secretive process.

A House panel is investigating the removal of 15 boxes of official documents from the White House by former President Trump.

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Congressional panel will investigate Trump's removal of White House documents

12:15pm February 10, 2022

by Brian Naylor

Fifteen boxes of presidential records were removed by the National Archives from Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence amid reports he destroyed other documents while in office. Trump has denied those reports.

Biden administration cautions that rolling back mask restrictions are premature

7:55am February 10, 2022

More states run by Democratic governors have announced plans to ease masking policies, including in schools. But the federal government is still urging caution.

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News brief: Masking rollbacks, Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Peter Navarro subpoenaed

7:35am February 10, 2022

More Democratic-led states pull back their masking requirements. Natural gas plays a big role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Jan. 6 panel subpoenas former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

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