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National
Biden says abortion decision would be 'radical' and threaten other rights
Biden says the reasoning in the leaked Supreme Court draft would mean "every other decision related to the notion of privacy is thrown into question," including contraception and gay marriage.
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Politics
Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which needs support from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
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Politics
Vice President Harris Hints That She Has Discussed Filibuster Changes With Senators
With a major voting bill stalled, the vice president told NPR that she won't negotiate changes to Senate rules publicly, "but I'm certainly having conversations with folks."
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Politics
Trump Calls Relief Bill 'A Disgrace,' Asks For Changes After Bitter Negotiations
Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto.
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Elections
Here's How NPR Reports Election Results
The network relies on results and race calls from the Associated Press for the presidential race, other federal elections and statewide contests.
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Politics
Trump Responds to NYT Report That He Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes
President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times, which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.
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Politics
Sanders Offers Biden A Path To Win Over His Movement
Joe Biden invited his opponent's supporters to join him. Bernie Sanders responded with a road map and challenge for the front-runner to meet at the next debate.
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Politics
Pelosi Says House Democrats Will Draft Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
The House speaker made the announcement Thursday morning at the Capitol, following the first hearing on Wednesday by the panel that would draft those articles.
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Law & Courts
Trump's 'Acting' Cabinet Grows With Acosta Departure
The Labor Department will be led by the third current acting cabinet secretary when Alex Acosta steps down on July 19. About a dozen major agencies are without permanent, Senate-confirmed leadership.
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Politics
Kirstjen Nielsen Leaving Homeland Security Post As Border Crossings Surge
President Trump announced the secretary's departure amid a 10-year high in illegal border crossings. The two reportedly clashed as Nielsen was unable to stop flows of migrants entering the U.S.