Mara Liasson
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Politics
What Trump told NPR about the Republican party before he hung up
Former President Trump cut his NPR interview off abruptly when pressed about his election lies. Trump revealed a clear rift some Republican senators who have confirmed the truth that Biden won.
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Politics
Trump is the most powerful figure in the Republican party, despite lies and Jan. 6
Many Republican allies of former President Trump were outraged in 2021 when the Capitol was attacked. But as Trump's popularity endures, the party's elected leaders now largely overlook Jan. 6.
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Politics
Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies
After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years.
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Politics
Democrats hope Biden's sales job can help their midterm chances
Democrats have spent months negotiating with themselves, undercutting their ability to take credit for bills of significance they are now passing, but for which they aren't getting credit.
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Democrats are worried about U.S. democracy. They've got limited tools to protect it
Democrats and some anti-Trump Republicans are panicked about the impact of the ex-president's election lies on American democracy. They see worst-case scenarios looming — but few, if any, solutions.
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Politics
What happened in last night's elections — and what it means for Democrats
Democrats are trying to figure out what lies ahead after election setbacks, like a big loss in Virginia and a shockingly close governor race in New Jersey.
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Politics
Colin Powell dies at 84 of COVID-19 complications
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died early Monday due to complications from COVID-19.
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Politics
Biden's Push For Vaccine Mandates Indicates A Change In Pandemic Politics
President Biden's push for vaccine mandates is supported by a majority of voters, but it marks a break with his previous unifying tone — a sign that Democrats see pandemic politics changing.
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Politics
Biden Witnesses Dignified Transfer Of Remains In Delaware Ceremony
President Biden went to Dover, Del., where a "dignified transfer" of the remains of service members killed in Kabul last week took place on Sunday.
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Asia
After U.S. Withdrawal In Afghanistan, Tough Questions Await Biden Administration
President Biden met with national security officials by video conference this morning to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.