Politics

Morning News Brief: A New White House Chief Of Staff, Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats

5:21am July 31, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump's new chief of staff is sworn in today, Russia expels hundreds of American diplomats and Venezuelans vote on their country's future.

Arizona Republican Hopes Senators Can Work Together On Health Care

5:21am July 31, 2017

Sen. Jeff Flake says he hopes for bipartisan cooperation on health care after last week's failure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Members of Argentina's Venezuelan community protest against the election for a constituent assembly on Sunday, in Buenos Aires, as Venezuela holds the controversial vote.

Several Countries Reject Venezuela's Election To Rewrite Constitution

11:43pm July 30, 2017

by Emma Bowman

The controversial vote has culminated in more violence between protesters and police, with at least 10 deaths Sunday. Opposition activists see the election as a power grab by President Nicolas Maduro.

Putin Responds To Sanctions Against Russia With Expulsion Of U.S. Diplomatic Staff

6:35pm July 30, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to expel 755 American diplomatic and technical personnel. NPR's Noel King talks with journalist Charles Maynes in Moscow about power plays between the countries.

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Law Enforcement Authorities Criticize Trump Over Speech To Police

6:35pm July 30, 2017

President Trump spoke to police officers encouraging what many say is violence. NPR's Noel King speaks with Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum about the speech.

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Politics & Government

Fractures In The GOP

8:00am July 30, 2017

It's been a tumultuous week for Republicans. Boston Herald columnist and former GOP consultant Michael Graham goes over the week in politics with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

Politics & Government

Historical Lessons In Bipartisanship

8:00am July 30, 2017

by Ron Elving

Senator John McCain this week called for a return to "regular order." The last time that worked in a big way was when the Senate overhauled the federal tax code.

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner speaks to reporters on Monday, July 24, 2017, after meeting on Capitol Hill behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Jared Kushner Is In The Spotlight. But Is He In the Tradition Of American Nepotism?

8:00am July 30, 2017

by Peter Overby

Because of his many roles at the White House, President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner draws controversy. Previous presidents hired family members too, but those staffers had political experience.

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Your Favorite Moments Of The Last Week

8:00am July 30, 2017

by Sam Sanders

Coming out of a turbulent week of news, we look at the bright side thanks to messages from listeners sharing their favorite moments of the week.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries On The Democrats' Economic Plan

8:00am July 30, 2017

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the recent economic plan the Democratic Party unveiled last week.

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