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Sen. John McCain's upcoming memoir, The Restless Wave, discusses the partisan divide in the nation and some thoughts on how to do address it.

Politics & Government

John McCain Makes An Appeal For Civility And Humility

1:08pm May 01, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The Arizona senator and former prisoner of war, dealing with the effects of brain cancer, writes in a forthcoming book about what contributes to toxicity in U.S. politics, predating the Trump era.

President Trump kisses German Chancellor Angela Merkel during her arrival at the White House on Friday.

Merkel And Trump Meeting Includes Some Strange Moments, But No Tangible Results

12:58pm April 28, 2018

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Handshakes and cheek kisses from the U.S. president surprised onlookers, but they were the only unanticipated events to happen during Friday's two-hour talk between the world leaders.

Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, leaves federal court in New York on Thursday.

Judge Delays Stormy Daniels' Lawsuit Against Trump, Lawyer Michael Cohen

10:50pm April 27, 2018

by Barbara Campbell

Attorney Michael Cohen had told the court that he would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in the lawsuit because he also is being investigated in a criminal case.

Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate on election night 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Despite the Republicans' current political advantage, many conservatives still feel like they are losing their grip on the country.

Politics & Government

Despite So Much Winning, The Right Feels Like It's Losing

12:35pm April 27, 2018

by Tim Mak

Donald Trump's victory ushered in a level of conservative dominance in American politics not seen in nearly a century. But fears of losing a culture war can stoke "apocalyptic" feelings on the right.

News

Cooper Officially Asks For Federal Assistance In Triad Tornado Cleanup

2:20pm April 26, 2018

by Sean Bueter

Governor Roy Cooper has officially asked the government for federal disaster aid to help with tornado cleanup in Guilford and Rockingham counties.

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) shakes hands with President Trump, next to first lady Melania Trump, during the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris on July 14, 2017. Trump is hosting Macron in Washington this week for the first official s

'A Close Personal Relationship' Under Pressure As Trump Hosts France's Macron

5:08pm April 23, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may be tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.

Queue Listen Now

Barbara Bush Remembered In Her Own, Never-Minced, Words

7:00am April 21, 2018

by Audrey McNamara

The former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, and mother of President George W. Bush, spoke unapologetically throughout her life, inspiring many and incensing others.

Transcript: James Comey's Full Interview With Steve Inskeep And Carrie Johnson

8:56am April 17, 2018

Nearly a year after President Trump fired James Comey, the former FBI director has a new memoir, A Higher Loyalty. He talked to NPR about the book and his decisions in the run-up to the 2016 election.

James Comey's media tour, ahead of his new book, starts Sunday night with an interview on ABC. He'll also appear on the The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and NPR's Morning Edition.

Politics & Government

Ahead Of Comey's Media Blitz, Trump Lashes Out Again

2:49pm April 15, 2018

by Miles Parks

The president says he never asked the former FBI director for his loyalty, and that the notes Comey says he kept about their conversations are "FAKE!"

President Trump speaks to the media during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Monday. The White House announced Tuesday that Trump would not be taking a planned trip to Latin America this week.

Amid Crisis Abroad And Tension At Home, Trump Cancels Trip To Latin America

1:45pm April 10, 2018

Press secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump will remain in the U.S. to oversee the American response to Syria and to "monitor developments around the world."