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Politics & Government

Attorney General Barr Faced Contentious Hearing, Gonzales Says

7:26am May 02, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez about William Barr's decision not to appear on Capitol Hill for a second day of hearings. NPR's Tim Mak weighs in on the discussion.

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Barr Summary Of Russia Probe Lacked Context, Mueller Complains

8:05am May 01, 2019

Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University Law Center's Mary McCord about Robert Mueller's letter to Attorney General Barr, rebuking him for failing to "fully capture the context" of his conclusion.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the International Association of Fire Fighters legislative conference in March. He got into the Democratic presidential nomination fight Thursday.

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The Democratic Field Is Set: 8 Questions About What Comes Next

12:45pm April 26, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

There are 20 candidates vying to take on President Trump in the 2020 Democratic primary, and all the big names are now in. So what does each of them need to do to survive?

Pro-European Union demonstrators march in Berlin on March 31.

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Here's Why Brexit Wasn't Followed By Frexit, Swexit Or Nexit

9:58am April 26, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

After Britain voted in 2016 to leave the European Union, many feared other countries would follow and the EU might collapse. But Brexit's chaotic example has helped strengthen the EU's standing.

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Special Coverage: Mueller Report Released

2:56pm April 24, 2019

Attorney General William Barr has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference to Congress and the public.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden leaves after addressing striking workers at the Stop & Shop in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston on April 18. He is expected to launch a presidential campaign within days.

Politics & Government

Democrats Consider: Is A White, Straight Man The Safe Bet Against Trump?

8:12pm April 23, 2019

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Six months after electing a diverse wave of women to Congress, "electability"-minded Democrats fear the country isn't ready for a woman, person of color or LGBTQ presidential candidate.

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Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in 2013. A redacted version of Mueller's report as special counsel was released on Thursday.

Politics & Government

The Tell-All Book That Could Trump Them All: The Mueller Report

10:13am April 20, 2019

by Ron Elving

Few authors get to pick who will provide the exclusive first review of their work, and Mueller didn't either. That choice was made by the principal character in the story, the president himself.

Attorney General William Barr, center, holds a press conference Thursday before the redacted Mueller report's release.

Will Democrats 'Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads'?

10:59am April 19, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Impeachment talk started again among Democrats Thursday with the release of the redacted Mueller report. Many still see that as too politically risky even though they see Trump as unfit for office.

Politics & Government

The Impact Of The Mueller Report On The 2020 Elections

6:36am April 19, 2019

The Mueller report has implications for the 2020 presidential race. David Greene talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings and Democratic strategist Karine Jean-Pierre about what's at stake.

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Highlights From The Mueller Report, Annotated

11:17pm April 18, 2019

by NPR Staff

A redacted copy of the Mueller investigation report has been released by the Justice Department. NPR reporters and editors are analyzing and annotating notable excerpts from the document.