Politics & Government

Yaffa Rubinstein, 75, attended a recent pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C. She supports President Biden but says she's disappointed with what she calls anti-Israel rhetoric from some Democrats.

As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

8:34am November 19, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

A strong majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats, but the Israel-Hamas war is highlighting fault lines in the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.

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Week in politics: House passes spending bill; Biden's statements on Gaza make waves

7:53am November 19, 2023

by Mara Liasson

We look at the passage of the stopgap spending bill as well as President Biden's statements on the necessity of a secure Palestinian state alongside Israel.

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What are Trump's policy goals for a second term?

7:53am November 19, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with national political reporter Jill Colvin of The Associated Press about the policy goals underlying Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.

Money for Ukraine is losing Republican support in Congress

6:01pm November 18, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

In Congress, there is a broad agreement over the funding for Israel, but the money for Ukraine is losing Republican support.

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Trump's trials update

6:01pm November 18, 2023

Leaked confidential videos of two former Trump lawyers could shake up the Georgia election interference case. NPR's Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro talk with NYU's Melissa Murray.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent presidential candidate, speaks during a campaign event in Miami Sunday.

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RFK Jr.'s poll numbers remain high. What explains this — and can it last?

4:24pm November 18, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

The anti-vaccine political scion is running as an independent for president, is threatening both parties and is polling higher than any independent in 40 years. But those high numbers tend to fade.

Week in politics: Congress halts a government shutdown

7:57am November 18, 2023

by Ron Elving

A government shutdown is averted for now, yet tempers flared on Capitol Hill before lawmakers left town this week. Meanwhile, President Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Unpacking developments from this year's APEC

7:17am November 18, 2023

by John Ruwitch

President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was the big news from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's forum. Scott Simon and John Ruwitch discuss other developments from the week.

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The Department of Veteran Affairs halts foreclosures after NPR investigation

7:13am November 18, 2023

by Chris Arnold

The Department of Veterans Affairs is halting foreclosures for 6 months for homeowners with VA Loans, after an NPR investigation that found thousands of them at risk of losing their homes.

Voters in Argentina will select a new president

7:13am November 18, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

The two candidates in Argentina's Presidential runoff are almost neck and neck in an election where the economic crisis dominates the race.