Education isn’t a top voting issue. So, what’s behind Republican politicians’ focus on K-12? (This story first aired on All Things Considered on December 27, 2023.)
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Supreme Court takes up Colorado’s decision to kick Trump off its primary ballot
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. Supreme Court has thrust itself firmly in the middle of the 2024 presidential cycle. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court …
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Denver Mayor Johnston says migrant spillover is humanitarian and fiscal crisis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about the high numbers of migrants that have been arriving in the city. Denver has spent more than $36 million …
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Trump promises Jan. 6 pardons; Epstein document fuels conspiracies : NPR
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Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with pardon promises. ISIS branch claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iran. Court records about Jeffrey Epstein mean opportunity for conspiracy theorists.
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Congress’ debates over immigration and the border continue in 2024
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublicans are beginning impeachment hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and border policy is at the heart of negotiations over foreign aid and funding for the federal government. JUANA SUMMERS, …
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Julie K. Brown’s reporting exposed Jeffrey Epstein. She responds to the new docs : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesReporter Julie K. Brown exits federal court following a bail hearing for Jeffrey Epstein in July 2019. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Reporter Julie K. …
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Biden understands there is ‘more work to be done’ in 2024, says Karine Jean-Pierre
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, pictured at a press briefing in November, spoke to NPR’s Morning Edition about Biden’s priorities and challenges in the year ahead. Evan Vucci/AP hide …
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Former President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a landmark decision by Colorado’s top court that ruled him ineligible from appearing on that state’s primary …
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Trump campaign challenges Maine’s move to omit him from the Republican primary ballot
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublicans in Maine are calling for the impeachment of the state’s secretary of state after she decided former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office in Maine.