Politics & Government

FBI Director James Comey makes a statement at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., on July 5, 2016. Comey said 110 emails sent or received on Hillary Clinton's server contained classified information.

Politics & Government

Special counsel's report on classified documents has echoes of the 2016 election

10:53am February 10, 2024

by Tamara Keith

For people who were involved with Hillary Clinton's failed 2016 presidential campaign, the echoes of then-FBI Director James Comey's press conference on July 5, 2016, are hard to miss.

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President Biden delivers remarks Thursday at the White House. Biden addressed the special counsel's report on his handling of classified material, and the status of the war in Gaza.

Politics & Government

Biden's rough week highlights his biggest vulnerability — one he can't change

10:47am February 10, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

President Biden's most glaring vulnerability in his reelection campaign is his age, and it was front and center this week in a special counsel report about his handling of classified documents.

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Week in politics: Biden cleared in classified documents case, Trump faces charges

7:58am February 10, 2024

A special counsel questioned Pres. Biden's mental acuity while saying he should not be indicted concerning his handling of classified documents. Meanwhile former Pres. Trump faces criminal charges.

Taylor Swift hugs Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce after a game last month against the Baltimore Ravens as she wears a diamond bracelet designed by Wove, a company founded by two former U.S. Army Rangers.

Vets' jewelry company feels the 'Swift effect' after the singer wore diamond bracelet

5:00am February 10, 2024

by Quil Lawrence

A year ago NPR talked with two former U.S. Army Rangers who started a jewelry company. After Taylor Swift wore one of their bracelets at a football game, their sales jumped 2,000%.

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Then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addresses supporters at the Maryland statehouse on Jan. 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. Hogan announced Friday he will run for U.S. Senate.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the U.S. Senate

3:15am February 10, 2024

by The Associated Press

The move gives Republicans a prominent candidate who is well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn't had a Republican U.S. senator in 37 years.

Energy is a top issue for Native Americans in Nevada deciding how they'll vote

6:57pm February 09, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

In 2020, President Biden won Nevada by just under 3%. Organizers in part credit Native Americans for helping to secure that win. But a big challenge now is tying those policies to people.

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Republicans court Latino voters in Nevada

6:22pm February 09, 2024

by Franco Ordoñez

In Nevada, Latinos make up 20% of the electorate. Democrats have long relied on those votes. But, Republicans sense an opportunity, too.

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What the classified documents report could mean for Biden's bid for reelection

6:22pm February 09, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

A report on President Biden's handling of classified documents is adding fuel to a political attack that he is not mentally fit for office. Here are takeaways from the special counsel's findings.

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With the border bill dead, here's where immigration reforms stands

6:04pm February 09, 2024

by Jasmine Garsd

Earlier this week, a potentially historic change in U.S. immigration policy died in a divided Congress. Where does that leave us on immigration reform?

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The leadership strength of Mike Johnson and Mitch McConnell is tested in Congress

5:35pm February 09, 2024

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Mike Johnson led his party to failures on two high profile measures. Senate Republicans' chaotic response to the border deal fueled frustration with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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