Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he’s optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
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U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the economy and presidential politics
The global scene is marked by violence and uncertainty, with wars in Israel and Ukraine. Closer to home, many Americans are dissatisfied with their choices amid a likely showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Congress remains sharply divided, and paralysis prevails on issues like immigration. Many Americans feel jittery about the economy, even with a soaring stock market and low unemployment. Can politicians make a positive difference on the issues that matter most? Is there a path for less suffering in Gaza and a more robust defense of Ukraine? And is 81-year-old Joe Biden the guy to lead America into the future? I’m Ian Donnis and this week I’m going in depth with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.
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Sen. Joe Manchin on why he can’t endorse Trump, but isn’t sold on Biden
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin talks to NPR’s Michel Martin about Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, and his decisions against another run for the Senate or a new bid for president.
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Nikki Haley says Biden is ‘more dangerous’ than Trump but neither is fit for the job
In an interview with NPR, Nikki Haley says in a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden is a bigger threat. But she’s hoping she presents voters with another option.
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Nikki Haley says challenging Trump is more important than ever
With just days to go before South Carolina’s crucial Republican primary, Nikki Haley is making the case for her continued candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.
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In historians’ Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call
A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
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How the ex-FBI informant charged with lying is tied to the Biden impeachment inquiry
Alexander Smirnov has been accused of making false statements to the FBI — claims that House Republicans have used in their probe of President Biden.
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Gun violence killed them. Now, their voices will lobby Congress to do more using AI
On the 6th anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., gun control advocates experiment with AI-generated audio messages of recreated voices of victims of gun violence pleading for change.
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Biden’s campaign gives in and joins TikTok. Blame the youngs
The White House has stayed away from TikTok because of national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company. But Biden’s campaign has now jumped in because that’s where young voters are.
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Biden tells Netanyahu to ‘not proceed’ in Rafah without plan to protect civilians
This is the first time Biden has publicly cautioned Israel against its planned operation in Rafah.
