Politics

First minister of Scotland unveils campaign for Scottish independence

4:20pm June 14, 2022

by Willem Marx

The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that her relatively autonomous government in Scotland would pursue a second referendum on full Scottish independence.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock on his new memoir 'A Way Out of No Way' and what gives him hope

4:20pm June 14, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock about his memoir A Way Out of No Way and how he proved himself wrong by winning a Georgia Senate seat as a Black Democrat.

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as rioters try to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan. 6 hearings again raise questions for Justice Dept. over whether to charge Trump

4:14pm June 14, 2022

by Carrie Johnson

With the House committee tasked to look into the insurrection holding public hearings this month, many are wondering about the progress on criminal prosecutions.

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here speaking during a news conference after a Senate Republican lunch meeting on June 7, 2022, said he will support a gun bill in the Senate if it sticks to the proposed framework announced over the weekend.

McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework

4:00pm June 14, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.

In Maine, incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, left, and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage will face off for the 2022 election for governor.

Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite?

3:14pm June 14, 2022

by Steve Mistler

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, known for his aggressive conservative politics, is challenging sitting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who faces an enthusiasm gap. It's shaping up to be a tight race.

In this file photo from the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh on Dec. 14, 2021.

Biden will visit Saudi Arabia in July, a nation he had once called a 'pariah'

11:32am June 14, 2022

by Scott Detrow

When he was running for office, Joe Biden vowed to make big changes to how the U.S. deals with Saudi Arabia. But that was before gas prices soared past $5 per gallon, making inflation his top issue.

Former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt spoke to NPR minutes after testifying Monday to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. "Television ... really damaged the capacity of Americans to be good citizens i

Politics & Government

Fired Fox News politics editor: Trump's ire at election night call led to 'panic'

9:39am June 14, 2022

by David Folkenflik

In an interview with NPR, former Fox News politics editor Chris Stirewalt says that network should have been proud of being first to project that Joe Biden would win Arizona.

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Biden will make his first presidential trip to the Middle East next month

8:11am June 14, 2022

President Biden will go to Israel and Saudi Arabia in July — a trip where he wants to work on security, economic and energy issues.

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A recap of the second hearing held by the House Jan. 6 committee

7:21am June 14, 2022

The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 says former President Donald Trump misled campaign donors by using election lies to raise $250 million after he lost in 2020.

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Nevada has some competitive GOP primaries, as Republicans aim to unseat Democrats

7:21am June 14, 2022

Nevada is one of four states holding primary elections on Tuesday. There are competitive Republican contests for key state and federal offices.

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