Politics

EPA Rolls Back Water Rule: What Waterways Will Be Impacted

The Trump administration is celebrating the repeal of another Obama-era environmental rule, one that aims to protect wetlands and waterways.

Here & Now

05:32Sep 13, 2019

Stepping Back From The Brink, China And U.S. Hit Pause On Tariff Hikes

China announced it is delaying a planned tariff increase on pork and soy, following Trump's decision to also halt scheduled tariff hikes.

Here & Now

03:17Sep 13, 2019

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Urges Congress To Act On Student Debt

Hasan Minhaj of Netflix's "Patriot Act" testified before the House Financial Services Committee about student debt.

Here & Now

01:39Sep 13, 2019

Confident Candidates, Clear Divides: Key Takeaways From The 3rd Democratic Primary Debate

Progressive candidates clashed with moderates over health care at the third Democratic debate in Houston on Thursday night.

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06:23Sep 13, 2019

What Asylum Changes Mean For Mexico

Mexico is pushing back against a strict new rule from the Trump administration.

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06:13Sep 13, 2019

Week In Review: 2020 Democrats Debate, Trump Weighs Gun Control

NBC senior politics editor Beth Fouhy and AP national political reporter Juana Summers talk over the week in politics.

Here & Now

10:44Sep 13, 2019

Secretary of State Bill Galvin announces early voting results the day before Election Day. (Steve Brown/WBUR)

Mass. Secretary Of State Outlines Support For Primary Election System Overhaul

The major reform would effectively scrap most partisan races by allowing the top two candidates to advance regardless of party.

WBUR News

Sep 13, 2019

From left, Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. raise their hands to answer a question, Sept. 12, 2019, during a debate in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Warren Shares Stage With Fellow Front-Runners Biden, Sanders In Debate

WBUR's political analyst and Democratic strategist Wilnelia Rivera joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to discuss how Warren stacked up against the other candidates.

WBUR News

04:43Sep 13, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates are introduced for the Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by ABC on the campus of Texas Southern University Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Houston. (Eric Gay/AP)

A Report Card For Every Candidate From The Third Democratic Debate

The top 10 Democratic candidates faced off in Houston on Thursday night. Joanna Weiss graded their performances.

Cognoscenti

Sep 13, 2019

From left, Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., entrepreneur Andrew Yang, former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and former Housing Secretary Julian Castro are introduced for the Democratic presidential primary debate. (Eric Gay/AP)

Week In The News: Asylum Claims, 2020 Democrats, Bolton, N.C., Gun Laws

Bolton exits. Democrats debate. GOP notches up a win in N.C. The House moves on gun control. The roundtable is here.

On Point

46:29Sep 13, 2019

A sign advertising the television show "The Apprentice" hangs at Trump Towers April 15, 2004 in New York City. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

The Role TV Played In The Election And Presidency Of Trump

Populism alone didn’t propel Donald Trump to the White House. The transformation of television played its part. A top TV critic makes the case.

On Point

46:35Sep 13, 2019

NPR Live Analysis And Fact Check: Tonight's Democratic Primary Debate

It's the third debate of the campaign and the first time that former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are all together.

WBUR News

Sep 12, 2019

Maura Healey Endorses Elizabeth Warren Ahead Of Democratic Debate

Mass. AG Maura Healey endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president on Thursday, choosing to publicly back her hours before a critical debate.

WBUR News

Sep 12, 2019

Witnesses including from left, Maria Isabel Bueso of Concord, Calif., Jonathan Sanchez, 16, of Boston, and others are sworn in at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Dems Want Answers On Medical Deferrals And May Use Subpoenas To Get Them

In this week's issue of Boston to The Beltway: Congress is back, immigration officials are mum, Democratic 2020 hopefuls are ready to rumble, and endorsements are flying for a race...