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President Biden greets staff and patrons at Regal Lounge, a Men's Barber & Spa, in Columbia, S.C., before speaking at a political event in the area on Jan. 27.

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Here's what matters to voters — and what could change their minds if it's Biden-Trump

5:02am February 07, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

Preserving democracy is top of mind for Democrats and independents, while Republicans are most concerned about immigration. And there are big splits on how to handle immigration in particular.

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Morning news brief

5:02am February 07, 2024

Secretary of State Blinken is in Tel Aviv. House GOP fails to impeach Homeland Security chief over border crisis. Michigan court rules parents can share criminal responsibility for child's gun crime.

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After Nevada's primaries, voters in the state say they're frustrated

5:02am February 07, 2024

by Ashley Lopez

Turnout for the Nevada presidential primaries was low but Republican and Democratic voters still had a lot to say.

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A federal appeals court says former President Trump is not above the law

5:02am February 07, 2024

An appeals court rules Donald Trump can face prosecution on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election results. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Stephen Gillers, professor emeritus at NYU law school.

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Republicans and Democrats are moving in opposite directions on immigration

5:02am February 07, 2024

Capitol Hill is rife with divisions over how to address the crisis at the border. A security deal regarding the border is on the verge of imploding on Capitol Hill.

How the Republican support for the border bill evaporated

8:55pm February 06, 2024

by Eric McDaniel

A record number of migrants are arriving at the U.S. southern border. Immigration is dominating Capitol Hill as lawmakers in the House and Senate present dueling visions and political goals.

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Congress devolves into chaos over border and national security funding

8:02pm February 06, 2024

After months of bickering, Congress remains unable to agree on any legislation on border security or aid to Israel and Ukraine — all priorities that a majority of lawmakers agree are needed.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema outlines border deal negotiations

7:43pm February 06, 2024

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who was one of the chief negotiators of the border deal.

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The House failed to approve articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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House fails to pass articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

7:05pm February 06, 2024

Republicans failed to advance impeachment articles for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas but left open the possibility of revisiting the vote at a later date.

Senegal's presidential election is delayed amid unrest

6:24pm February 06, 2024

by Ayen Bior

In Senegal, a delayed presidential election is causing concern for the future of its democracy. The delay was ratified in parliament amidst scenes of chaos — scenes that were mirrored on the streets.

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