Politics & Government

Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure

6:08pm February 15, 2023

by David Schaper

The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and a computer system failure. The hearing comes as the agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader.

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Nikki Haley makes her White House run official with Charleston event

5:29pm February 15, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Nikki Haley makes it officially official with a lively event in Charleston, S.C., as she announced she's running for president in 2024 to usher in a new generation of Republican leadership.

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First minister of Scotland resigns

5:01pm February 15, 2023

by Willem Marx

After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish fight for independence.

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Dr. Monica Bertagnolli has dedicated her career to the issue of cancer.

Biden set his 'moonshot' on cancer. Meet the doctor trying to get us there

4:32pm February 15, 2023

by Manuela López Restrepo

When it comes to curing cancer, President Joe Biden is shifting that sentiment into full throttle. And one person is leading the charge.

Nikki Haley opposed Donald Trump's candidacy for president in 2016, criticizing his unwillingness at one point to denounce the KKK. However, she went on to serve as UN ambassador in his administration.

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How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign

4:00pm February 15, 2023

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Haley is a woman of color who led South Carolina in taking down the Confederate flag from its state capitol. That makes campaigning complex in the party of Trump.

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen on Jan. 19, 2023.

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The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September

2:33pm February 15, 2023

by Avie Schneider

If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said.

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., made sure he was in a prime position for the State of the Union address.

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When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

9:51am February 15, 2023

by Tamara Keith

Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.

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A debt ceiling clash isn't new. Ex-Treasury Secretary Lew looks back on negotiations

7:20am February 15, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid talks to former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who helped navigate debt-ceiling crises during the Obama administration, about lessons he learned during those past showdowns.

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Senate panels are briefed on surveillance balloon and other floating objects

7:19am February 15, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the classified briefing on the floating objects that have been shot down.

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Morning news brief

6:43am February 15, 2023

Ex-South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announces GOP presidential run. War crime researchers probe deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia. Michigan Democrats aim to act on gun control.

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