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The NPR Politics Podcast

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

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Trump Threatens To Cut Federal Funds For Colleges And Universities
Defense Officials Used Group Text To Plan Missile Strikes
How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting U.S. Farmers
Dems In Disarray? Finding Unity In The Caucus
Navigating Trump's Foreign Policy
How Canada & Mexico Respond To Trump's Tariffs
Trump Declared A "National Energy Emergency." Now What?
Trump Rolls Back Federal DEI Rules
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendants
Understanding The County That Went For Obama, Trump, And Biden
The Alabama Election At The Heart Of The Voting Rights Fight
Congress Is Back And As Messy As Ever
How Israel's War In Gaza Impacts Congressional Races
U.S. Investigations Into War Crimes Can Get Complicated
Biden's 'Uncommitted' Problem in Michigan
U.S.-Israel Relations And The 2024 Election
Let The Veepstakes Begin
N.Y. Dems Flip House Seat
Merrick Garland's Had A Lot On His Plate
Sparks Fly At Fourth Republican Primary Debate
Nikki Haley, Feminism & The Modern Republican Party
President Biden Is Sharpening His Attacks On Former President Trump
The GOP Is Having An Identity Crisis Over America's Role in The World
Trump Is Breaking All The Rules Of The Iowa Caucuses — And Still Winning
A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections
Israel and Hamas Agree to Temporary Cease-fire and Hostage Release
Israel and Hamas Agree to Temporary Ceasefire and Hostage Release
The Jan. 6 Case Against Donald Trump is Taking Shape
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are Trying To Thread The Needle On Abortion
Arizona Voters May Decide 2024 — What Are Their Priorities?
Why Is It Getting Harder To Fight Election Misinformation?
Republicans Turn On Tuberville Over Military Blockade
Democrats Divided Over Israel
Trump Allies Take Plea Deals In Georgia — How That Changes The Case
Growing Public Support For Unions Helped Push Biden To Picket Line
What Counts As An Official Act? Why Corruption Is Hard To Convict
Our Changing Democracy: Non-Partisan Primaries, Internet Voting
Trump Will Visit Striking Auto Workers, Reception Could Be Mixed
Can Gov. Doug Burgum Introduce Himself In Time To Win The GOP Primary?
Divisions Grow Over Sending More Aid To Ukraine
The Summer Of Labor
Meet The New Bosses — Younger Than The Old Bosses

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