trump

Politics & Government

Poll: 6-In-10 Disapprove Of Trump's Declaration Of A National Emergency

5:14am February 19, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds the majority of Americans oppose the president's national emergency declaration, don't believe there is an emergency and believe Trump's misusing his power.

Andrew McCabe, the former FBI deputy director who was fired in 2018, says that he personally took steps to "safeguard" the bureau's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, in case his own head would be the next to roll.

McCabe's 'The Threat' May Be Darkest Vision Of Trump Presidency Yet

11:23pm February 14, 2019

by Ron Elving

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that top Justice Dept. officials discussed invoking the 25th Amendment. But his new book is about far more than that.

A supporter of President Trump attacked a cameraman at the president's rally at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, according to the BBC.

Trump Supporter Violently Shoves BBC Cameraman At Rally In El Paso, Texas

4:43pm February 12, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"The crowd had been whipped up into a frenzy" against the media, a BBC producer says of President Trump's rally in El Paso, Texas.

Potential candidate Howard Schultz said he wants nothing more than for President Trump to be defeated, but he fears Democrats will nominate someone too far to the left.

Politics & Government

Why Howard Schultz's Independent Bid For President Is A Radical Idea

9:47am January 29, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

The former Starbucks CEO has a better chance than most because of his wealth, but there are reasons George Washington was the nation's only independent president.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer answer questions following an announced end to the partial government shutdown Friday.

Politics & Government

7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History

11:20am January 26, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.

President Trump talks to the press about the table full of fast food laid out in the State Dining Room of the White House for a reception for the Clemson Tigers.

Feast Fit For A Burger King: Trump Serves Fast Food To College Football Champs

10:17am January 15, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The president paid for the meal himself, he said. That did not spare him from the disdainful glee of Twitter hecklers.

The Mexican port of entry at San Ysidro, Calif. The number of Central American migrants who arrived in Tijuana in a caravan in November has dropped from 8,000 to 2,000.

Border Patrol Makes Its Case For An Expanded 'Border Barrier'

12:25pm January 11, 2019

by John Burnett

NPR's John Burnett spent a day with Border Patrol agents in the San Diego sector. Only 14 miles of that 60-mile sector is currently unfenced. More fencing would free up manpower for other tasks.

Queue Listen Now

President Trump speaks with reporters outside of the White House after returning from Camp David. His negotiations with Democrats are at an impasse over funding for a border wall.

Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue

4:11pm January 06, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.

If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H. W. Bush.

Politics & Government

Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee

6:34am January 03, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.

Former first lady Michelle Obama's new book Becoming was published in November.

Tell-Alls, Dramatic Warnings And The Obamas Lead Political Books Of 2018

10:47am December 27, 2018

by Meghan Collins Sullivan

This year brought memoirs from several former Trump administration officials, investigations by journalists reporting on Trump's White House — and a look back from former first lady Michelle Obama.

Queue Listen Now