TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. How did evangelicals become Donald Trump’s most unflinching advocates? That question plagued Tim Alberta as a journalist and as a …
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Co-founder of Students for Trump charged with assaulting a woman with a firearm
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe co-founder of a popular young Republicans’ group, Students for Trump, was arrested and charged with assault last week, court documents show. Ryan Fournier, 27, is accused of grabbing a …
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Conservative mega-donors the Koch brothers are throwing their influential network behind Nikki Haley in an effort to beat former President Donald Trump. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The political network of the …
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Photos: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter honored at memorial service
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Washington, D.C. Jan. 29, 1979. Corbis via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Corbis via Getty Images Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Washington, D.C. Jan. …
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The death of a Florida official at Ron DeSantis’ office went undetected for 24 minutes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Peter Antonacci to lead a new elections fraud office in July 2022, just a few months before Antonacci died inside the Capitol building. Jim Vondruska/Getty …
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Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the …
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New Zealand’s new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew Zealand’s new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, center, formed a coalition government with Winston Peters, left, the leader of the New Zealand First party, and David Seymour, leader of ACT …
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Biden uses Charlottesville to talk about political violence. But he hasn’t been there
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe street where Heather Heyer was killed during the Nazi rally in 2017 has been renamed to Heather Heyer Way. Residents in Charlottesville say that day still leaves an impact …
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NPR’s Scott Detrow hears about what’s driving the political decisions of young voters for the 2024 election. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Younger voters – Gen Z and millennials – are becoming …
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Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters. SARAH MCCAMMON, …