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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announces that he is switching parties to become a Republican as President Trump listens on at a campaign rally Thursday in Huntington, W.Va.

In The States, Republicans Have Never Been So Dominant — Or Vulnerable

8:29am August 05, 2017

by Brett Neely

West Virginia's governor just announced he's switching parties and joining the GOP. Although the GOP dominates in the states, a constellation of forces could challenge Republicans this year and next.

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Week In Politics: Grand Jury, Leak Crackdown, John Kelly Begins

8:11am August 05, 2017

It's been another action-packed week in politics. Scott Simon talks with The Atlantic's Molly Ball about the week's political news, from John Kelly to Jeff Sessions.

Rep. John Duncan On Opposing New Russia Sanctions

8:11am August 05, 2017

All except three members of the House voted for new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Rep. John Duncan was one of them. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his vote.

Politics & Government

Democrats Contemplate Changes To Abortion Stance

8:11am August 05, 2017

Some Democrats are questioning whether all the party's candidates need to support abortion rights. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Democratic pollster Margie Omero.

Trump Takes Credit For Positive Jobs Report, Stock Market Climb

8:11am August 05, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

We talk about the potential reasons for the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a high mark and a positive jobs report this week.

Trump Touts Positive Economic News With Strong July Jobs Report

5:19pm August 04, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump has been touting positive economic news, as the stock market hits new highs this week and the Labor Department reports solid job gains.

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Week In Politics: Robert Mueller Uses Grand Jury In Russia Probe

4:33pm August 04, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Eliana Johnson of Politico. They discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's decision to use a grand jury in the Russia investigation, the Republicans' failure to pass a health care bill and the president's new chief of staff John Kelly.

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On Capitol Hill, Sen. Cory Booker Leads Efforts To Protect Special Counsel Mueller

4:33pm August 04, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Sen. Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, about his bill with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to protect special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Immigrant Advocates Prepare For Threats Against DACA Program

4:33pm August 04, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

A coalition of activists, lawyers, faith leaders and lawmakers are doing what they do best — protesting, filing legal briefs and drafting legislation — to ensure that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program remains in place. They're spurred by the threat of a lawsuit that could end legal protections for so-called "Dreamers" that could be heard in court as early as next month.

Former National Security Council Official Provides Insight Into White House Leaks

4:33pm August 04, 2017

Washington insiders warn that normal operations within the federal government could be hampered, following the leaks of phone call transcripts between President Trump and foreign leaders. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Security Council official Ned Price about who tends to leak information and why.