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A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's beco
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 24, 2026 Politics
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Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 24, 2026 Politics
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Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charg
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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Trump says Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal hinges on the kingdom normalizing Israel ties
After a Saudi nuclear power deal raised alarm in Israel, President Trump announced online that the arrangement is subjec
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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'New York Times' alleges White House abuses legal system to intimidate reporters
The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporte
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Bl
NPR Topics: Politics · Jul 23, 2026 Politics
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Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force
Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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The Temporary Protected Status program may effectively be over. Here's what we know.
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego
The committee had been alerted by a fellow member of Congress of allegations of campaign finance violations and potentia
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing mem
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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The Supreme Court upholds grace periods for mail-in ballots, siding against the GOP
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots that are pos
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line
A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 29, 2026 Politics
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A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration
The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 28, 2026 Politics
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire
President Trump accused Iran of violating their framework agreement, and Tehran threatened to halt negotiations with the
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 28, 2026 Politics
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Politics chat: SCOTUS hands Trump a win, GOP diverges on housing bill
The contours of the midterms are coming into focus and there appears to be strategic daylight between the administration
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 28, 2026 Politics
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These church members disagree on politics. Together they're wiping out medical debt
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire me
NPR Topics: Politics · Jun 28, 2026 Politics
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