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Stacey Abrams speaks about politics and her life during an interview with Marty Moss-Coane for Radio Times, in front of a live audience at WHYY in Philadelphia, Pa., April 5, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams won’t run for Senate in 2020

Abrams said she will work to build Democrats' field operation for whoever challenges Perdue, but said she doesn't plan to make any primary endorsement.

6 years ago

In this Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks at a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) event on the rule of law in Washington. Rosenstein has submitted a letter of resignation to President Donald Trump. It's effective May 11. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Rod Rosenstein submits letter of resignation to Trump

Rosenstein's departure had been expected since the confirmation of William Barr as attorney general. The White House nominated his replacement two weeks ago.

6 years ago

Attorney General William Barr appears before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to make his Justice Department budget request, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Barr’s testimony to House on Mueller in doubt amid dispute

The department has balked at the panel's plans to allow the committee's counsels from both sides to question Barr

6 years ago

Author and historian Ron Chernow speaks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump rallies supporters as White House correspondents’ gala celebrates a free press

Separate events held Saturday evening in the nation's capital and a Wisconsin arena painted two divergent pictures of the press.

6 years ago

Bob Vander Plaats, an Iowa conservative evangelical who heads a group called The Family Leader, has invited seven top Democratic presidential candidates to a July forum that is a typical stop for Republican candidates. (Paul Sancya/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

2020 Democrats talk faith; conservative Christian leaders respond

Bob Vander Plaats, president of The Family Leader, said he's sending invitations Friday to the top seven Democratic primary candidates in current polls.

6 years ago

In this Tuesday, March 19, 2019 photo, the blades of wind turbines catch the breeze at the Saddleback Ridge wind farm in Carthage, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy

State legislatures have introduced at least 329 climate change bills this year that address greenhouse gas emissions.

6 years ago

Two people hug as another talks to a San Diego County Sheriff's deputy outside of the Chabad of Poway Synagogue Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Poway, Calif. Several people have been shot and injured at a synagogue in San Diego, California, on Saturday, said San Diego County authorities. (Denis Poroy/AP Photo)
Community

Synagogue shooting kills 1, wounds 3 during Jewish holiday

There was no known threat after a man was detained in the shooting at the Chabad of Poway, but authorities boosted patrols at places of worship as a precaution.

6 years ago

Oliver North speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 26, 2019. (Michael Conroy/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Oliver North says he will not seek 2nd term as NRA president

National Rifle Association leader Oliver North announced on Saturday that he will not seek a second term as president of the gun rights group, as is typically customary.

6 years ago

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, April 26, 2019. (Michael Conroy/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Infighting erupts at NRA convention, threatening leadership

The National Rifle Association was plunged into deeper internal turmoil Friday amid an effort by opponents of top executive Wayne LaPierre to drive him out.

6 years ago

Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is shown after appearing on ABC's
Politics & Policy

Biden reports $6.3 million 1-day haul, biggest in 2020 field

Biden's campaign says he raised the money from nearly 97,000 individuals across all 50 states, including 65,000 who weren't solicited by email.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the International Association of Fire Fighters legislative conference in March. He got into the Democratic presidential nomination fight Thursday. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

The Democratic field is set: 8 questions about what comes next

Now that the 2020 Democratic field is pretty much set (barring a last-minute Stacey Abrams or John Kerry bid), let's look at what we've learned so far and what to watch for.

6 years ago

In this April 25, 2019, photo, President Donald Trump speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Trump tells NRA he’s withdrawing from arms trade treaty

President Donald Trump said Friday he is withdrawing the U.S. from an international agreement on the arms trade.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden appears on The View on Friday, where he was asked about criticism from Anita Hill and accusations of unwanted touching. (Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC via AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden insists he didn’t treat Anita Hill ‘badly’ while pressed for apology on TV

Biden appeared on ABC's The View Friday morning and told the show's five female co-hosts: "I'm sorry for the way she got treated."

6 years ago

Southeastern Pennsylvania U.S. representatives (from left) Madeleine Dean, Brendan Boyle, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Chrissy Houlahan, address some of the most important concerns of Indivisible Project members during a forum at Tindley Temple United Methodist Church in Philadelphia. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Health care, climate change solutions divide Philly-area Dems in Congress

Members of Congress from Philadelphia and the region endorse Medicare for All, while others are wary of ending private insurance.

6 years ago

Joe Biden in his campaign announcement video
Politics & Policy

At long last, Biden enters crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field

Former Vice President Joe Biden finally makes his presidential ambition official after indicating for weeks that he would run for the third time since 1988.

6 years ago

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