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News Brief: Price's Flights, NFL Protests, Catalan Referendum

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price says he will pay back part of the cost of his charter flights. Also, more NFL players may protest Trump's national anthem comments.

News Brief: Price's Flights, NFL Protests, Catalan Referendum

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Football Fans Tackle Recent National Anthem Protests

Some protests continued in the National Football League after President Trump attacked players who have knelt during the national anthem. Fans in Wisconsin weighed in.

Football Fans Tackle Recent National Anthem Protests

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Democratic Voters Are Skeptical Of Any Immigration Deal With Trump

Negotiations between Democratic congressional leaders and President Trump over the fate of the DACA program is being met with skepticism by Democratic voters and immigration activists in New York.

Democratic Voters Are Skeptical Of Any Immigration Deal With Trump

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Conservatives Fume Over DACA Deal As Trump Tries To Mollify His Base

President Trump speaks to the press at the White House, capping off a day in which he had made shifting statements and tweets over the proposed DACA deal. Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Conservatives Fume Over DACA Deal As Trump Tries To Mollify His Base

Radio hosts and sites like Breitbart were livid over the possibility that Trump made a deal with Democrats. But he continues to insist his border wall will still get built and he's not capitulating.

Conservatives Fume Over DACA Deal As Trump Tries To Mollify His Base

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Conservatives Express Outrage Over Trump's Reported DACA Deal With Democrats

There is anger among conservatives over reports of a deal between the president and Democratic leaders that would allow DACA recipients — brought into the U.S. illegally as children — to stay in the county and avoid deportation. Critics call it amnesty, and they are especially upset that the agreement that would also enhance border security, does not include building the border wall.

Conservatives Express Outrage Over Trump's Reported DACA Deal With Democrats

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Republicans Worry Trump Is Falling Into The Arms Of 'Chuck And Nancy'

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and President Trump embrace in the Oval Office after a meeting at which Trump agreed with Democrats, casting aside Republicans. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Republicans Worry Trump Is Falling Into The Arms Of 'Chuck And Nancy'

A congressional deal in which President Trump sided with Democrats has his party concerned about what it means in the near and long term.

Labor Movement Faces Challenges Amid Growing Public Support For Unions

Union workers and their families listen to Vice President Joe Biden and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speak before the annual Labor Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pa. John Heller/AP hide caption

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Labor Movement Faces Challenges Amid Growing Public Support For Unions

In upcoming elections, the labor movement has among its challenges reaching every union member in a personal way about what's at stake and what the facts are, the head of the AFL-CIO told NPR.

Labor Movement Faces Challenges Amid Growing Public Support For Unions

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President Trump Turns Up The Volume On Political Attacks

The attacks against members of his party followed strong bipartisan criticism he faced after his reaction to the white nationalist march in Charlottesville, Va. He also kept up attacks on the media.

President Trump Turns Up The Volume On Political Attacks

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In Iowa, Trump Voters Evaluate The President's Performance

Polls show a steady decline in President Trump's approval ratings. Much of that has been dissatisfaction from independent voters who once supported him, but there's some softening of GOP support.

In Iowa, Trump Voters Evaluate The President's Performance

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In Iowa, Many Republicans Stand By Trump Despite Recent Missteps

Republican voters in Iowa weigh in on the failure of the health care repeal effort, the Russia investigations and the Trump administration's recent effort to limit immigration.

In Iowa, Many Republicans Stand By Trump Despite Recent Missteps

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I've Been Everywhere: A Political Reporter's Landmark Moment

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I've Been Everywhere: A Political Reporter's Landmark Moment

Election campaigns are a great way for reporters to see the U.S. NPR's Don Gonyea checked off visiting state number 50 on a visit to Wyoming, and says it was a great way to mark the milestone.

I've Been Everywhere: A Political Reporter's Landmark Moment

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After Surviving A Nashville Flood, Raul Malo's Gibson Guitar Gets A New Lease On Life

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After Surviving A Nashville Flood, Raul Malo's Gibson Guitar Gets A New Lease On Life

The Mavericks frontman thought his Gibson was gone for good after it was submerged in the 2010 flood. But thanks to a local luthier, the beloved guitar has been restored, ready for more rock 'n' roll.

After Surviving A Nashville Flood, Raul Malo's Gibson Guitar Gets A New Lease On Life

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McCain Delivers Key Health Care Vote — And Then Blasts The Process

Sen. John McCain — who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer — made a dramatic return to the Senate Tuesday and voted yes in the GOP effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.

McCain Delivers Key Health Care Vote — And Then Blasts The Process

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The Week In Politics: Spicer Is Out; Scaramucci Is In

It's been a busy week in politics: Sean Spicer steps down as White House spokesperson; investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia continues with new leads, and it was Made In America week.

The Week In Politics: Spicer Is Out; Scaramucci Is In

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