Mara Liasson
Stories
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National
What reproductive rights look like around the world
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.
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National
How the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning 'Roe v. Wade' could impact midterms
The draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade sparked a fierce reaction in the political world, with potentially major ramifications for the midterm elections.
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National
A preview of the State of the Union address
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address, NPR's Ari Shapiro previews the State of the Union address with NPR reporters and correspondents.
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Politics chat: Congress unifies in denouncing Russia; Supreme Court nominee chosen
America's political leaders have been denouncing Russia for its attack on Ukraine, with the occasional notable exception of former President Donald Trump.
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World
Biden speaks about Russia-Ukraine tensions
After warning Americans to get out of Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks about whether Russia plans to invade.
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Politics chat: Biden negotiates with Putin; COVID-19 trending down; inflation up
The Biden administration is dealing with the Ukraine crisis abroad and a sluggish health bureaucracy at home.
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World
Politics chat: Russia and Ukraine have an outsized impact on American life
The Ukraine crisis could cast a shadow on good economic and pandemic developments for the Biden administration.
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National
What Trump told NPR about the Republican party before he hung up
Former President Trump cut his NPR interview off abruptly when pressed about his election lies. Trump revealed a clear rift some Republican senators who have confirmed the truth that Biden won.
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National
Trump is the most powerful figure in the Republican party, despite lies and Jan. 6
Many Republican allies of former President Trump were outraged in 2021 when the Capitol was attacked. But as Trump's popularity endures, the party's elected leaders now largely overlook Jan. 6.
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Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies
After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years.