Politics

How 2020 Democrats are striving to stand out in early states

On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Democratic candidates are striving to stand out within a crowded field. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, now polling second to former Vice President Joe Biden, sought Monday to restore her credibility with Native American voters.

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Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson on Trump and recession fears, gun safety momentum

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including policy proposals among 2020 Democrats, rumors of an upcoming recession and how a weakening economy could affect President Trump's reelection and momentum for new…

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How Trump is reshaping one of the country’s most liberal courts

By Gretchen Frazee

President Donald Trump’s judicial nominations may be shifting one of the nation’s most liberal courts further to the right, blunting what many consider his opponents’ most effective tool against administration policies.

U.S. sued over Honduran man’s suicide after he was separated from his family

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

The lawsuit alleges Marco Antonio Muñoz "yelled and screamed in desperation" as he was "dragged" away from his wife and child inside the Border Patrol's processing center in McAllen, Texas.

No. 4 House Democrat issues call for Trump impeachment inquiry

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Rep. Ben Ray Luján on Monday became the highest-ranking Democrat in the House to call for an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, saying it's time to hold him accountable.

Warren offers public apology over claim of tribal heritage

By Elana Schor, Josh Funk, Associated Press

The Massachusetts senator said at the start of her appearance at a forum on Native American issues that she was sorry for the harm she caused over claims of her heritage.

After Amash dumped Trump, his district may do same to him

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Amash's exodus from the GOP has set up a three-way race that could divide right-leaning voters and help the Democratic nominee win what was once a GOP stronghold.

WATCH: Reps. Omar and Tlaib address Israel’s decision to restrict their travel

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is calling on other members of Congress to visit Israel while she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib cannot.

Trump wields sanctions hammer; experts wonder to what end

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing economic sanctions as a primary foreign policy tool to an extent unseen in decades, or perhaps ever. Many are questioning the results even as officials insist the penalties are achieving their aims.