Politics & Government

Hunter Binden, holding Beau Biden, watches fireworks on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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Biden has a 7th grandchild. But he's never acknowledged her, until now

8:25pm July 28, 2023

by Barbara Sprunt

President Biden is known for his close relationship with his grandchildren. But he hadn't recognized a 4-year-old daughter of Hunter Biden from his family, until Friday.

Where Trump's legal issues stand as he sees more charges in classified documents case

5:56pm July 28, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Former President Donald Trump faces three new charges in the case accusing him of hoarding classified documents as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn 2020's election.

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The implications of the recent coup in Niger

5:40pm July 28, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Amnesty International's Ousmane Diallo about the implications of the recent coup in Niger.

Seeking stronger economic ties, Vladimir Putin wraps up a summit with African leaders

5:04pm July 28, 2023

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

As Russia wraps up its high level summit with African countries Friday, just how much real influence does Russia have in the continent?

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Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., speaks at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on July 25.

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House and Senate on a collision course toward a government shutdown (again)

4:12pm July 28, 2023

by Susan Davis

Some House GOP hard-liners say Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouldn't rule out a shutdown to achieve spending cuts and social policy changes sought by the far right of his party.

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Former President Trump speaks at a conservative conference in Washington last month.

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GOP support for Trump softens as the former president's legal troubles mount

4:00pm July 28, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

Former President Donald Trump is likely facing a third indictment and maybe a fourth. Fewer Republicans are saying Trump did "nothing wrong," the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.

Firefighters say they'll quit if their temporary pay boost isn't made permanent

4:00pm July 28, 2023

by Nate Hegyi

A temporary boost in pay for wildland firefighters is set to expire in October. Some say they'll quit if Congress doesn't act to make it permanent.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (L) speaks with attendees during an Iowa GOP reception on May 13, 2023 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Trump still leads the pack in Iowa. But other Republicans are hoping for an opening

2:19pm July 28, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Former President Donald Trump maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in local polls, but Iowa party leaders say Trump has left an opening for his rivals to gain some ground.

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High Point reparations report receives predominantly favorable support

2:14pm July 28, 2023

by DJ Simmons

A report out of High Point designed to address past racial discrimination in the city is receiving predominantly favorable support from residents, with some pushing for more.

A sign reading "Today's High: 115" is posted in Phoenix, Arizona on July 25.

She is trying to get the U.S. to take extreme heat more seriously. Here's how

1:45pm July 28, 2023

by Jonaki Mehta

Extreme heat killed more people in the U.S. last year than hurricanes, floods, lightning or tornadoes. One expert says it doesn't have to be this way.

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