White House Says Fall Of Ramadi, Iraq, Is A 'Setback'
The Obama administration downplays the self-proclaimed Islamic State takeover of the important Iraqi city of Ramadi as Iraq emerges again as a major American political issue.
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Community Policing Doesn't Sit Well With Everyone, Former Prosecutor Says
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Eugene O'Donnell, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a former NYPD officer and prosecutor, who says not everyone agrees on how police should work.
A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only A Few (Or Maybe None)
To study the draft Trans-Pacific Partnership text, senators have to go to the basement of the Capitol and enter a secured, soundproof room and surrender their cellphones.
House Approves USA Freedom Act, Extending And Revising The Patriot Act
The USA Freedom Act would extend many parts of the surveillance legislation while also barring the NSA's massive collection of Americans' phone data. The measure's fate in the Senate is uncertain.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Is 'Having A Blast' As He Preps Presidential Run
Graham told NPR he knows he'll have to work to introduce himself to voters, despite his long tenure in politics.
Romney, Putin In Action Over The Weekend
Ex-GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romeny went 2 rounds with boxer Evander Holyfield in a charity event. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin played hockey in a game showcasing retired Russian pros.
Political Postcard: Still Love For Bill Clinton In A Place Called Hope
Bill Clinton won Arkansas twice when he ran for president. The state's politics have taken a dramatic turn to the right since, but some in his hometown like the idea of Clinton as first gentleman.
Nemtsov Report Alleges Russian Military Forces Fought In Ukraine
A report begun by Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov before his murder in February has been published in Moscow. It makes detailed allegations about direct Russian military involvement in the war in Ukraine, which is something the Kremlin has always denied.
GOP Presidential Race Revs Its Motors At Iowa Dinner
The 2016 presidential race is off to a slow start compared to the last two cycles. But the activity is starting to heat up in Iowa, where official and potential candidates spoke at a GOP dinner.
After Baltimore And Ferguson, Major Momentum For Criminal Justice System Reform
There's an unusual bipartisan consensus in Washington on the need to overhaul the justice system. But there are competing proposals and, as one advocate says, "expectations are very high."