Mara Liasson
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Televised hearings investigating Jan. 6 begin
The first primetime televised hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection was held on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
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Politics
Politics chat: More aid to Ukraine; Penn. Republican primary likely to be recounted
What more aid for Ukraine says about bipartisanship in Washington; Trump's primary endorsements; and how Democrats' hopes rest on the working class appeal of their Penn. Senate candidate.
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Politics
A prominent conference of American conservatives is taking place in Hungary
The Conservative Political Action Conference is in Hungary this week, with a keynote from Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He has clamped down on democratic institutions and targeted minority groups.
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National
What reproductive rights look like around the world
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.
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Politics
How the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning 'Roe v. Wade' could impact midterms
The draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade sparked a fierce reaction in the political world, with potentially major ramifications for the midterm elections.
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Politics
A preview of the State of the Union address
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address, NPR's Ari Shapiro previews the State of the Union address with NPR reporters and correspondents.
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Politics
Politics chat: Congress unifies in denouncing Russia; Supreme Court nominee chosen
America's political leaders have been denouncing Russia for its attack on Ukraine, with the occasional notable exception of former President Donald Trump.
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Politics
Biden speaks about Russia-Ukraine tensions
After warning Americans to get out of Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks about whether Russia plans to invade.
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Politics
Politics chat: Biden negotiates with Putin; COVID-19 trending down; inflation up
The Biden administration is dealing with the Ukraine crisis abroad and a sluggish health bureaucracy at home.
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Politics
Politics chat: Russia and Ukraine have an outsized impact on American life
The Ukraine crisis could cast a shadow on good economic and pandemic developments for the Biden administration.