Law DOJ Probes Won't End with Gonzales' Resignation August 28, 2007 The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales brings to a close a controversial tenure, and removes one source of conflict between the White House and Congress. But it doesn't mean the end of Congressional investigations into the firings of federal prosecutors. DOJ Probes Won't End with Gonzales' Resignation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13992402/13992250" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Gonzales Resignation: The End of a Saga August 27, 2007 President Bush said Monday that Alberto Gonzales resigned because of unfair treatment in Washington, where he has been associated with controversies — from interrogation techniques to wiretapping to political pressure in the Justice Department. Gonzales Resignation: The End of a Saga Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13978640/13978603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Gonzales Bows Out Exit of Gonzales May Signal Administration's Shift August 27, 2007 In the minds of his critics, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales ceased to be effective long ago. News of his resignation came early Monday, ending a career arc that ran from the Texas Supreme Court to White House Counsel to the Justice Department. But the move may allow the White House to find new cooperation with Congress. Exit of Gonzales May Signal Administration's Shift Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13971085/13971083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Bush Calls on Veterans to Back Iraq Surge August 22, 2007 President Bush addressed a veterans convention Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo., urging the group to support his troop build-up in Iraq. Mr. Bush also re-affirmed his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — saying the Iraqi leader is a "good man with a difficult job." Hear NPR's Don Gonyea Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13872680/13872670" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Storm's Impact Hits N. America Summit in Quebec August 21, 2007 Concern about Hurricane Dean overshadowed the summit in Quebec, as Mexican President Felipe Calderon left early to oversee relief efforts. The war on terrorism was among other topics at the meeting of President Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Calderon. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13831801/13831780" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Mexican President to Leave Americas' Summit August 21, 2007 Mexican President Felipe Calderon is cutting short his meeting with North American leaders in Montebello, Quebec. He will return home to oversee emergency efforts regarding Hurricane Dean. The Category 5 storm hit Mexico's Caribbean coast. Mexican President to Leave Americas' Summit Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13818649/13818336" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (WI) August 3, 2007 Thompson has a long record of government service, marked by a willingness to pursue programs that shake up the status quo. But polls consistently show the percentage of potential Republican primary voters who support him to be in the low single-digits. Status: Dropped Out.
Election 2008 Sen. Obama Weighs In on Terrorism Policy August 1, 2007 Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama laid out his vision for fighting terrorism Wednesday, saying he was prepared to send troops into Pakistan if the threat warranted. The tough talk comes on the heels of a spat with Sen. Hillary Clinton. Sen. Obama Weighs In on Terrorism Policy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12430148/12430149" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Clinton-Obama Spat Hangs Over Political Forum July 28, 2007 At the National Urban League convention in St. Louis Friday, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama refrained from directly criticizing the other — after a week of acrimony between the two presidential hopefuls. Still, the spat didn't go unmentioned. Clinton-Obama Spat Hangs Over Political Forum Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12323831/12323834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Reporters Give Unique Peek Of White House July 23, 2007 White House pool reports have offered a revelatory, often hilarious glimpse into the private workings of the administration for years. NPR's White House correspondent, Don Gonyea, talks with other reporters about their time in the pool and the journalistic issues involved. Reporters Give Unique Peek Of White House Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5572974/5574748" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Signs Anti-Torture Order July 20, 2007 President Bush has signed an executive order setting new rules for holding and questioning suspects in the war on terror. It's part of the administration's response to court rulings throwing out earlier procedures for "enemy combatants." Bush Signs Anti-Torture Order Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12131230/12131231" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Report Confirms Continuing Threat from Al-Qaida July 17, 2007 The National Intelligence Estimate released Tuesday says al-Qaida could use contacts in Iraq to launch an attack on the United States. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12032042/12032043" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Bush Proposes New Mideast Peace Talks July 16, 2007 In the wake of recent violence in Gaza, President Bush on Monday promised more aid to the Palestinian Authority and proposed a new summit for the Middle East this fall to help restart peace talks. The gathering will include Israel, the Palestinian Authority and some of their Arab neighbors. Bush Proposes New Mideast Peace Talks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12011535/12011536" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Sen. Barack Obama Stumps at NAACP July 13, 2007 As the only African-American in the Democratic field of presidential contenders, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was the subject of much adulation at the NAACP annual convention. Delegates speak about an African-American running for president who has a chance to win. Sen. Barack Obama Stumps at NAACP Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11945378/11945379" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics White House: War Decision Will Wait Till September July 9, 2007 As talk about an Iraq pullback intensifies, the White House denies that it is debating a troop withdrawal to ease political pressure, and it maintains that no decisions will be made until top Pentagon advisers report on the effectiveness of the troop buildup. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11833512/11833513" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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