Politics & Government

No, the Biden administration is not organizing 'ghost flights' of migrant children

4:32pm June 20, 2022

by Joel Rose

President Biden's critics accuse his administration of organizing "secret" migrant flights to communities around the country. But those critics get some key facts wrong.

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Are the Jan. 6 hearings impacting how people vote? Here's what voters in Virginia say

4:32pm June 20, 2022

by Ben Paviour

Ahead of Virginia's statewide primaries, we visit the 7th Congressional District, which is slated to be a close contest in November. And we ask voters about the impact of the Jan. 6 hearings.

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The Republican Party of Texas refuses to recognize the legitimacy of President Biden's election win. Just before Biden's inauguration in 2021, armed groups held a rally in front of the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Texas GOP's new platform says Biden didn't really win. It also calls for secession

4:30pm June 20, 2022

by Bill Chappell

"We reject the certified results of the 2020 Presidential election," the Republican Party of Texas says, referring to President Biden as the "acting" leader.

President Joe Biden talks to the media after walking on the beach Monday with his granddaughter Natalie Biden, left, and his daughter Ashley Biden at Rehoboth Beach, Del.

Gas tax holiday? Biden says a decision could come by the end of the week

1:53pm June 20, 2022

by The Associated Press

Gas prices are finally dropping a bit after topping $5 per gallon, but the president says he's still considering suspending the federal gas tax, which could save Americans up to 18.4 cents per gallon.

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French President Macron faces an uphill battle to a second term

10:49am June 20, 2022

by Rebecca Rosman

France's ruling center-right coalition lost its absolute majority in parliamentary elections Sunday, presenting President Emmanuel Macron with the likelihood of a difficult second term in office.

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Elise Stefanik's defense of Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad

7:05am June 20, 2022

by Zach Hirsch

Rep. Elise Stefanik's outspoken defense of Donald Trump after Jan. 6 has roiled a pro-democracy group funded by Congress where she's a board member. Some staff members are sharing their concerns.

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Colombia elects Gustavo Petro in historic presidential election

5:46am June 20, 2022

Colombia has a new president, after an historic election, that has held more than a few surprises.

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The White House is preparing for the end of Roe v. Wade

4:59pm June 19, 2022

by Sarah McCammon

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks. Abortion advocates want President Biden to take executive action to protect access to the procedure.

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Politics chat: 3 down, 3 to go, on Jan. 6 hearings

8:38am June 19, 2022

by Mara Liasson

With three public meetings done and three more to go, the January 6th committee is laying out its case against former President Donald Trump.

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Two top Georgia election officials will appear at the next Jan. 6 hearing

8:16am June 19, 2022

by Stephen Fowler

Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.

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