Impeachment Trial Could Be A "Disaster" For Senators In 2020 Race

Impeachment Trial Could Be A "Disaster" For Senators In 2020 Race

All six U.S. Senators still running for president are backing the House's impeachment inquiry. But now that the lawmakers may be getting what they want, many political operatives see it as a train wreck for their presidential campaigns. This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, political correspondent Asma Khalid, and political correspondent Scott Detrow. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org. Find and support your local public radio station at npr.org/stations.

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Many Trump Picks Did Well Running For Open Seats, But Struggled Against Incumbents

Many Trump Picks Did Well Running For Open Seats, But Struggled Against Incumbents

Trump voters largely remain enthusiastic about the former president and would considering voting for him again in 2024, but some had a hard time seeing past their affection for the conservative, incum...

8 Jun 202214min

Democratic Backsliding Rocks The Summit Of The Americas Before It Begins

Democratic Backsliding Rocks The Summit Of The Americas Before It Begins

The United States is hosting a major gathering of heads of state from the Americas, but some countries are upset President Biden has elected not to invite some leaders the White House described as "di...

7 Jun 202213min

Federal Inquiry Cast A Shadow On Solar Power Growth. Now, Biden's Granted A Reprieve.

Federal Inquiry Cast A Shadow On Solar Power Growth. Now, Biden's Granted A Reprieve.

The Commerce Department is investigating whether China is skirting U.S. tariffs by routing solar panel parts through southeast Asian manufacturers — the biggest U.S. solar panel suppliers.That scared ...

6 Jun 202211min

Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. businesses added 390,000 jobs in May, as the unemployment rate held steady at a very low 3.6 percent and, despite rising prices, American continue to spend. ...

3 Jun 202223min

President Biden Makes Longshot Plea For Action On Gun Violence

President Biden Makes Longshot Plea For Action On Gun Violence

Despite bipartisan efforts at a modest deal, Senate Republicans could filibuster any gun control measures that are brought to a vote. That would increase the amount of support needed to pass legislati...

3 Jun 202211min

Gun Rights Are Likely To Be Expanded Even Further By The Supreme Court

Gun Rights Are Likely To Be Expanded Even Further By The Supreme Court

The conservative majority so far appears unmoved by prevailing public opinion on the controversial social issues before them this term, though they have been notably slow to issue final opinions. That...

1 Jun 202213min

As Uvalde Families Demand Answers, DOJ Will Investigate Police Response

As Uvalde Families Demand Answers, DOJ Will Investigate Police Response

And President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited with victims and their families in Texas on Sunday. The White House is considering more executive actions on guns, though substantial reform would...

31 Mai 202212min

Here's How Politicians Pick Their Voters

Here's How Politicians Pick Their Voters

In the latest installment of our book club, Danielle Kurtzleben talks to professor Carol Anderson about the ways in which redistricting and state voter restrictions work to shape who really has a say ...

30 Mai 202214min

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