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The NPR Politics Podcast

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.

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Friday Roundup: Trump's Efforts To Overhaul Bureaucracy, FBI

Feb 7, 2025
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Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into The "Riviera Of The Middle East"

Feb 6, 2025
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Congressional Republicans OK With Shifting Power Dynamics

Feb 5, 2025
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Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

Feb 4, 2025
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Trump Attempts To Shut Down USAID And Imposes Tariffs

Feb 3, 2025
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Friday Roundup: More Hearings And Trump's First Two Weeks In Office

Jan 31, 2025
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White House Walks Back Federal Funding Memo

Jan 30, 2025
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RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing

Jan 29, 2025
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White House Memo Puts Federal Funding On Hold

Jan 28, 2025
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How Trump Is Governing In His Second Term

Jan 27, 2025