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The Presidential Pardon Power: What Are Its Limits?
In a recent tweet, President Trump stated that he has the "complete power to pardon." NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg explores what the possible limits of that power might be.
FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich's Scathing Critique Of Trump's Justice Department
Newt Gingrich met with President Trump Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.
5 Unanswered Questions About Trump's 'Ban' On Transgender Troops
President Trump surprised the military-industrial-congressional complex with a post on Twitter regarding banning transgender troops — even though they already serve openly now.
What Is The 'Regular Order' John McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care?
Regular order is not only a process but also a state of mind. It implies not only procedures but also a presumption of at least some degree of bipartisanship.
John McCain Makes Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm
The Arizona senator, recently diagnosed with brain cancer, was back in the Senate Tuesday, casting a crucial vote to move forward on debate to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Trump's Boy Scouts Speech And The Thin Line Between Openness And Recklessness
The president seemed to be in campaign mode in a stop in West Virginia on Monday, mixing politics, insults and saltiness. The problem is he was doing it in front of adolescent boys in the Boy Scouts.
Blackwater Founder Backs Outsourcing Afghan War-Fighting to Contractors
Steve Inskeep talks to Erik Prince, founder of the now defunct private security firm Blackwater, who has reportedly submitted a proposal to the White House calling for contracting out the Afghan war.
Americans Prefer Democratic House Candidates In 2018 ... For Now
Democrats have led in the generic ballot since Trump took office. That may be encouraging, but the 2018 midterm outlook isn't entirely rosy for them. Here's why.
Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Mueller?
Trump officials reportedly are looking for conflicts that could be used to discredit Robert Mueller's probe into campaign ties to Russia. Rachel Martin talks to Benjamin Wittes of the blog Lawfare.