Politics

Proposed Abortion Restrictions Would Hit Young Patients Hardest

5:25pm May 19, 2018

Don Gonyea talks to Kaiser Health News' Julie Rovner about the Trump administration's decision to revive a rule that cuts off federal family planning money from organizations that provide abortions.

Donald Trump Jr. leaves the Senate intelligence committee on December 13, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

The Russia Investigations: Big Questions Answered, More Big Questions Raised

9:46am May 19, 2018

by Philip Ewing

This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee unleashed everything it has about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. But many answers remain elusive.

Politics & Government

The Week In Politics

7:56am May 19, 2018

As usual, it's been a busy week for political news: another school shooting, reflections on the Mueller investigation, Title X funding and the state of the GOP.

Politics & Government

Some House Republicans Want To Push Through DACA Measure

7:56am May 19, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Republican Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado about the effort to force a vote on the Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals — people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Politics & Government

Georgia Governor's Race: Stacey Vs. Stacey

7:56am May 19, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Democrats Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans share a first name and a profession but the contest for governor has become racialized with a black and white woman opposing each other.

Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, left, is seen as President Trump announces his intention to nominate Wilkie to be the next Veterans Affairs Secretary during a summit at the East Room of the White House on Friday.

Surprise! Trump Nominates Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie To Fill Role Permanently

9:58pm May 18, 2018

by Quil Lawrence

Following the disastrous nomination of the president's last pick, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, veterans groups say they hope the embattled agency can finally get back on track.

Planned Parenthood's affiliated clinics, like this one in Chicago, provide wellness exams and comprehensive contraceptive services, as well as screenings for cancer and sexually transmitted diseases for both women and men.

What Does Trump's Proposal To Cut Planned Parenthood Funds Mean?

9:04pm May 18, 2018

by Julie Rovner

The Trump administration is pulling out an old regulation that it believes will be able to meet a conservative goal: cutting a key program's funding for Planned Parenthood. The strategy might work.

Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference on Friday in Sochi. He has served twice served two consecutive terms as president.

Lawmakers Propose to Extend Putin's Term Limits As President

8:38pm May 18, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Parliament in Chechnya submitted the legislation on Friday. It would enable the Russian leader to have a third consecutive term.

Federal prosecutors with the Department of Justice have charged William and Robert Tierney with pilfering nearly $4 million from conservative political donors by setting up sham political action committees.

Politics & Government

Arizona Brothers Charged With Scamming Conservative Political Donors

6:40pm May 18, 2018

by Peter Overby

Federal prosecutors allege that William and Robert Tierney pocketed nearly $4 million through sham political action committees. Only $109,000 went to candidates.

Health Care Providers Say Title X Change Would Restrict Access To Family Planning Services

5:54pm May 18, 2018

by Ashley Lopez

Family planning clinics in Texas say that the Trump administration's proposed rules will further hamper their ability to provide family planning services in a state that has high teen pregnancy rates.

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