President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. …
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Democratic Rep. Moskowitz joins Trump group pushing for government efficiency
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump’s push for government efficiency. NPR’s Steve Inskeep asked him why.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, arrives for a meeting with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) at the Capitol on Dec. 4, in Washington, …
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Jared Isaacman at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, earlier this year. The billionaire astronaut with close ties to SpaceX has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to …
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Democrats in the new year face a GOP-controlled House, Senate and White House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHow are Democrats strategizing as they prepare for another two years in the minority — this time, under Donald Trump? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic strategist Dan Sena.
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The data show women are making gains in elected office in the U.S.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Kelly Dittmar, director of research at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, about the rising number of women in state legislatures.
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The fight over voter ID in North Carolina stretches back to 2013
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor more than a decade, North Carolina has seen a back-and-forth over voter identification rules. The requirement finally got its first major test in last month’s presidential election. AILSA CHANG, HOST: …
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Biden pledged multiple times he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter — then he did
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden’s move to pardon his son Hunter has been met with criticism — from opponents and some allies. We look at what that means for his legacy. LEILA FADEL, …
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