Nov 26 Politics The Political News Didn’t Stop Over Thanksgiving. Here’s What You Missed Over the weekend, Trump aired several grievances, the federal government published a report on global warming, and U.S. border agents fired tear gas at migrants at the US-Mexico border. By Scott Detrow, NPR Nov 26 Politics Political News Didn't Stop Over Thanksgiving. Here's What You Missed Scott Detrow, NPR
Sep 28 Politics Trump Orders Limited FBI Investigation To Supplement Kavanaugh Background Check Senate Republicans agreed to delay a vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court in order to conduct an FBI investigation next week into allegations of sexual assault brought against him. By Scott Detrow, NPR , Tim Mak, NPR and Jessica Taylor, NPR Sep 28 Politics Trump Orders Limited FBI Investigation To Supplement Kavanaugh Background Check Scott Detrow, NPR, Tim Mak, NPR and Jessica Taylor, NPR
Sep 28 Politics Flake’s Yes Makes Kavanaugh Confirmation More Likely Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, a key undecided Republican senator, says he'll vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. By Scott Detrow, NPR Sep 28 Politics Flake's Yes Makes Kavanaugh Confirmation More Likely Scott Detrow, NPR
Jun 20 Politics Trump Signs Order To End Family Separations Trump's move comes after days of administration officials saying only Congress could fix the situation created by the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy. By Scott Detrow, NPR , Kelsey Snell, NPR and Miles Parks, NPR Jun 20 Politics Trump Signs Order To End Family Separations Scott Detrow, NPR, Kelsey Snell, NPR and Miles Parks, NPR
Jun 7 Politics Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided GOP House Republicans huddled for hours Thursday morning in another attempt to find party unity on an issue that divides the GOP like no other: immigration. By Susan Davis, NPR , Kelsey Snell, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR Jun 7 Politics Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided GOP Susan Davis, NPR, Kelsey Snell, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR
May 22 Politics Progressive Fights, More Women On The Ballot In Tuesday’s Primary Contests Democrats' fight between progressives and centrists, while two Democratic women are taking different approaches in their race for Georgia governor. By Jessica Taylor, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR May 22 Politics Progressive Fights, More Women On The Ballot In Tuesday's Primary Contests Jessica Taylor, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR
Mar 23 Politics Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown The president had tweeted that the package doesn't address his immigration priorities, after a massive spending bill passed both chambers of Congress. By Domenico Montanaro, NPR , Scott Detrow, NPR , , Scott Horsley, NPR , , , Tamara Keith, NPR and Kelsey Snell, NPR Mar 23 Politics Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown Domenico Montanaro, NPR, Scott Detrow, NPR, , Scott Horsley, NPR, , , Tamara Keith, NPR and Kelsey Snell, NPR
Feb 16 Politics Is The March 5 DACA Deadline Meaningful Anymore? With Trump's expiration date approaching and no solution in sight for the DACA program, some lawmakers are beginning to downplay the date's importance. By Scott Detrow, NPR Feb 16 Politics Is The March 5 DACA Deadline Meaningful Anymore? Scott Detrow, NPR
Jan 4 Politics Republicans And Democrats Seek Path To DACA Deal In Coming Weeks DACA expires in March, but most advocates agree that the Jan. 19 government funding deadline is likely the best remaining window to cut a deal. By Scott Detrow, NPR Jan 4 Politics Republicans And Democrats Seek Path To DACA Deal In Coming Weeks Scott Detrow, NPR
Aug 30 Politics Why Approving Emergency Funding For Harvey Might Not Be Easy For Congress Billions of dollars will be needed to clean up and rebuild in areas hit by Harvey. Passing that funding is one more must-do item on the list for a Congress that has struggled to get things done. By Scott Detrow, NPR Aug 30 Politics Why Approving Emergency Funding For Harvey Might Not Be Easy For Congress Scott Detrow, NPR
Aug 2 Politics Trump Threatens Congress’ Health Care; Senate Republicans Don’t Seem Too Worried With Senate leaders making it clear they're moving on to other issues, the question is now whether Trump follows through on his threat. By Scott Detrow, NPR Aug 2 Politics Trump Threatens Congress' Health Care; GOP Doesn't Seem Worried Scott Detrow, NPR
Jul 13 Politics Democrats Prepare For A Hard Bargain On Health Care If GOP Bill Fails The Senate's top Republican says if the GOP can't pass a bill, they'd need to turn to Democrats to fix health care markets. By Scott Detrow, NPR Jul 13 Politics Democrats Prepare For A Hard Bargain On Health Care If GOP Bill Fails Scott Detrow, NPR
May 1 Politics With Spending Deal, Both Parties Get A Little Bit Of What They Want Negotiations provided Democrats with a rare opportunity for leverage and clout, since their votes will be needed to advance the budget through the Senate. By Scott Detrow, NPR and Emma Bowman, NPR May 1 Politics With Spending Deal, Both Parties Get A Little Bit Of What They Want Scott Detrow, NPR and Emma Bowman, NPR
Apr 28 Politics Congress Passes Stopgap Measure To Fund Government, Averting Shutdown The bill gives lawmakers another week to work out a longer-term spending plan. By Scott Detrow, NPR Apr 28 Politics Congress Passes Stopgap Measure To Fund Government, Averting Shutdown Scott Detrow, NPR
Mar 2 Politics Top Republicans Call For Sessions To Recuse Himself On Russia Investigation; Dems Seek Resignation Sen. Chuck Schumer said it would be "for the good of the country." Some Republicans say more information is needed about what Sessions discussed with Russia's ambassador during the campaign. By Arnie Seipel, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR Mar 2 Politics Top Republicans Call For Sessions To Recuse Himself On Russia Investigation Arnie Seipel, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR