Politics & Government

Seeking To Bridge Divisions, Democrats Come Together In 'Unity' Tour

6:20pm April 20, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Since the election, Democrats have seemed very united in their singular opposition to President Trump's policies, but the 2016 presidential campaign exposed the fissures within the Democratic Party. Now, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and DNC Chairman Tom Perez are holding rallies across seven states in what is being billed as a "unity tour."

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Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Italian Prime Minister Gentiloni

6:20pm April 20, 2017

by Mara Liasson

President Trump answers questions from reporters alongside the Italian prime minister at the White House.

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While the White House has opted not to release visitor logs, it was the three guests themselves who spilled the beans on Twitter and Facebook. Sarah Palin posted several photos, including this one, with the caption, "A great night at the White House. Than

White House 'Boogie Chillin': Trump Hosts Ted Nugent, Kid Rock And Sarah Palin

3:02pm April 20, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

They visited the Oval Office on Wednesday night, according to social media posts. Musicians Nugent and Kid Rock, as well as the former Alaska governor, appeared at numerous campaign rallies for Trump.

Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate of the far-right National Front, waves on stage during a campaign rally in Paris on April 17.

The Far Right's Marine Le Pen Courts France's Female Voters

2:53pm April 20, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

The French presidential candidate is portraying herself as a working mom who fights for women, but says she's no feminist. The populist politician is also known for her anti-immigrant stance.

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Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department on March 15. McCord told staff members she will be leaving next month.

Leader Of Justice Department National Security Division On The Way Out

2:43pm April 20, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord told staff this week she is leaving to pursue other opportunities. McCord has led the probe into Russian election meddling.

Effort To Raise Craft Brewing Self-Distribution Cap Fizzles

11:11am April 20, 2017

by Associated Press

Another effort by North Carolina's craft-beer brewers to ease state limits on distributing their own products appears to have gone flat.

Ann Coulter speaks during Politicon in Los Angeles in 2015.

Ann Coulter Vows To Speak At UC Berkeley Despite Planned Speech Cancellation

11:02am April 20, 2017

by James Doubek

Administration officials told organizers that "given currently active security threats, it is not possible to assure that the event could be held successfully." Coulter says she'll speak anyway.

A statue of former Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin stands guard outside the Treasury Building in Washington. Trump's campaign plans for a total overhaul of the U.S. tax code — while maintaining the revenues flowing into the federal government — may

Some Tax-Cut Backers Urge Trump To Drop Full Overhaul, Go For Quick Win

10:07am April 20, 2017

by John Ydstie

Nearly 100 days into Trump's presidency, there are still big questions about what his proposed tax overhaul will include — and whether the large changes he had envisioned are even possible.

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Georgia Election Takes National Stage

8:39am April 20, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez is supporting Democrat Jon Ossoff's congressional campaign in Georgia. His opponent Republican Karen Handel hopes Donald Trump will campaign for her.

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White House Shouldn't Try To Reverse Iran Nuclear Deal, Parsi Says

7:31am April 20, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Trita Parsi, an Iran scholar, who warns of dire consequences if Trump officials renege on the nuclear accord and reverse a pledge to ease sanctions against Tehran.

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