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Saturday

Impeachment: The View From Swing States

NPR's Don Gonyea discusses attitudes towards impeachment in three swing states — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan — with pollster Charles Franklin, and journalists Salena Zito and Rochelle Riley.

Impeachment: The View From Swing States

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Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Says

America is once again in a sharply polarized era, which makes Lee Drutman of the nonpartisan group New America optimistic. He notes that such times spurred the Revolutionary War and Civil Rights era.

Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Says

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Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.

Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

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Friday

Week In Politics: President Trump's Surprise Visit To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times, and Matthew Yglesias of Vox to discuss President Trump's surprise visit to Afghanistan for Thanksgiving.

Week In Politics: President Trump's Surprise Visit To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving

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Elections

Ballot Initiatives Thrive On Green: Grassroots, And In Some States, Cash

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About half of states allow citizen initiatives. Deadlines are looming in Massachusetts, but it's among the states that allow paid signature gatherers, who can get initiatives over the finish line.

Ballot Initiatives Thrive On Green: Grassroots, And In Some States, Cash

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Asia

Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire

The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.

Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire

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Elections

As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation

The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.

As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation

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Thursday

Trump Says Peace Talks With Taliban Have Resumed On Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan

President Trump made an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Thursday, where he served Thanksgiving turkey to troops and announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban.

Trump Says Peace Talks With Taliban Have Resumed On Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan

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Trump Announces Resumption Of Talks With Taliban During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan

President Trump addresses U.S. troops Thursday during a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Press

Trump Announces Resumption Of Talks With Taliban During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan

"The Taliban wants to make a deal," President Trump said during his trip to Bagram Airfield, where he met with U.S. troops. "If they do, they do, and if they don't, they don't. That's fine."

Asia

U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election

President Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. How's this being viewed in mainland China? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Rennie of The Economist.

U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election

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Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor

The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.

Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor

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Analysis

Analysis

Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups

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News Brief: Giuliani Report, Mexican Drug Cartels, Plant Explosion

Rudy Giuliani reportedly was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor. The president plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists. And, a big blast rips through Texas chemical plant.

News Brief: Giuliani Report, Mexican Drug Cartels, Plant Explosion

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Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters

People gather in support of pro-democracy protesters during a lunch break rally in the Kwun Tong area in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Hong Kong has been battered by months of mass rallies and violent clashes between police and protesters who are demanding direct popular elections of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's government, as well as an investigation into alleged police brutality. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters

China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.

Wednesday

The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe

Mark Sandy, from the Office of Management and Budget, arrives to the U.S. Capitol earlier this month for a deposition regarding whether President Trump ordered a hold on military assistance to Ukraine. Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images hide caption

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Analysis

The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe

Nearly $400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. Exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear. The date may prove the freeze violated a 1974 act.