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Elena Moore

Assistant Producer, NPR Politics Podcast

Elena Moore is an assistant producer for the NPR Politics Podcast. She also does political reporting for the Washington Desk and fills in as a reporter for the NewsDesk. During the 2020 presidential campaign, she worked as an editorial assistant, doing both research and reporting.

Before coming to NPR, Moore worked at NBC News. She is a former Paul Miller Reporting Fellow at the National Press Foundation and a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Moore is originally and proudly from Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Sunday

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning.

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

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Friday

Will Supreme Court Un-Forgive Student Debt? Seems Like It.

Activists and students protest in front of the Supreme Court during a rally for student debt cancellation in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2023. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Will Supreme Court Un-Forgive Student Debt? Seems Like It.

Democratic lawmakers and Republican activists both met for messaging conferences this week. The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears poised to strike down President Biden's order cancelling some student debt.

Will Supreme Court Un-Forgive Student Debt? Seems Like It.

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Monday

Gen Z's political power: new data gives insight into America's youngest voters

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Gen Z's political power: new data gives insight into America's youngest voters

Generation Z, which turned out in large numbers along with millennials last election, is still new to politics. A report exclusively obtained by NPR adds more context to the youngest voting bloc.

Gen Z's political power: new data gives insight into America's youngest voters

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Saturday

Here's what we know about the classified documents found at Biden's home and office

President Biden pictured at his home office in his private residence in Wilmington, Del., in 2021. This week, the Department of Justice announced that improperly stored classified documents had been discovered at the president's Wilmington home. Adam Schultz/AP hide caption

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Here's what we know about the classified documents found at Biden's home and office

The fast-moving revelations have placed the president under the investigation of a special counsel and ignited Republican criticism. The White House said on Saturday that more documents were found.

Saturday

McCarthy Prevails, Becomes Speaker In Late-Night House Vote

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 07: A worker replaces a sign over the office of U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after being elected as Speaker in the U.S. Capitol Building on January 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. After four days of voting and 15 ballots McCarthy secured enough votes to become Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) Nathan Howard/Getty Images hide caption

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McCarthy Prevails, Becomes Speaker In Late-Night House Vote

After 15 rounds of balloting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected Speaker of the House. The series of votes were contentious at times, and McCarthy made several concessions to secure the office. What can be expected from his tenure?

McCarthy Prevails, Becomes Speaker In Late-Night House Vote

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Friday

Biden honors police officers and election workers 2 years after the Capitol attack

President Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, to U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol in the East Room of the White House on Friday. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Biden honors police officers and election workers 2 years after the Capitol attack

President Biden issued medals to some of those who defended the Capitol and election officials who resisted pressure to overturn the results.

Friday

Politics

Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about

Most young voters cast their ballots for Democratic candidates in last month's midterm elections. Now, young Republicans are demanding change from their party to keep up with their generation.

Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about

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Friday

These young Republicans want the GOP to invest in Gen Z, but it's an uphill battle

Karoline Leavitt at a campaign stop in New Hampshire, just days before her loss on election day. Leavitt would have been one of the first members of Generation Z elected to Congress, and the first Republican. Reba Saldanha/AP hide caption

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These young Republicans want the GOP to invest in Gen Z, but it's an uphill battle

Young conservative leaders are demanding changes from their party after a majority of Millennial and Generation Z voters turned out for Democrats in the midterm elections.

These young Republicans want the GOP to invest in Gen Z, but it's an uphill battle

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Thursday

Spare A Thought For Sparing Turkeys?

US President Joe Biden pardons Chocolate, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, as he is joined by the National Turkey Federation Chairman Ronnie Parker (L) on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on November 21, 2022. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Spare A Thought For Sparing Turkeys?

It's a holiday tradition unlike any other — the annual pardoning of Thanksgiving turkeys. But not everybody is a fan of giving the birds clemency, especially if they've had to report on it for more than a decade straight.

Spare A Thought For Sparing Turkeys?

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Wednesday

What is a runoff election? Let's break down what's happening in Georgia

Sen. Raphael Warnock's election night party in Atlanta, Nov. 8, 2022. The race between Warnock and Republican candidate Herschel Walker is too close to call and will go to a runoff election in December. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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What is a runoff election? Let's break down what's happening in Georgia

The race between Georgia incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is too close to call and will go to a runoff election this December. What does that mean?

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Thursday

What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money

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What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money

Biden gave a speech Wednesday night on the health of democracy — it's one of many things on the minds of young voters this election cycle, alongside abortion access and the economy. But our polling suggests that Democrats are struggling to mobilize people under 40 to cast a ballot.

What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money

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Monday

Biden gave young voters a win on student debt, but abortion tops midterm motivations

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Biden gave young voters a win on student debt, but abortion tops midterm motivations

Student debt cancellation is a prominent issue among young voters, but it's not the sole driving issue organizers are pushing before Election Day.

Biden gave young voters a win on student debt, but abortion tops midterm motivations

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Wednesday

Wednesday

Donald Trump's Republican Doubters Warn Of "Lame Duck" Limits

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Donald Trump's Republican Doubters Warn Of "Lame Duck" Limits

Donald Trump's GOP critics have begun to suggest that Republicans should nominate a fresh face, someone eligible for reelection after 2024. It's the kind of pragmatist argument that doesn't usually sway voters — but it does hint that party strategists are worried that Trump's poor standing with independent voters would against cost them the presidency.

Donald Trump's Republican Doubters Warn Of "Lame Duck" Limits

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Tuesday

Trump's Request For Independent Document Review Approved

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Trump's Request For Independent Document Review Approved

Judge Eileen Cannon, who was appointed by former President Trump, has handed the former president a big, if temporary, win. She says an independent arbiter or a special master should review the 11,000 pages of papers the FBI took from Mar-a-Lago last month. Now what?

Trump's Request For Independent Document Review Approved

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Tracking Trump's endorsements: Here's how his picks have fared in primaries

J.D. Vance, left, rode former President Donald Trump's endorsement to a narrow victory in Ohio's Republican U.S. Senate primary in early May. Across the country, Trump endorsed dozens of candidates in this year's GOP primaries. Joe Maiorana/AP hide caption

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Tracking Trump's endorsements: Here's how his picks have fared in primaries

The former president has remained a constant presence in this year's statewide primaries, endorsing more than 200 Republican candidates. Here's his win-loss record so far.

Monday

Fighting Back Against Election Lies

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Fighting Back Against Election Lies

Research from the Voting Rights Lab, a nonpartisan group that tracks election laws, surveyed voters on their attitudes toward election systems and processes. They found that tweaking messaging related to elections impacts the way voters look at the way elections are conducted, possibly giving a roadmap for officials who want to fight back against disinformation.

Fighting Back Against Election Lies

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Friday

Biden Says Election Lies Undermine U.S. Democracy

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Biden Says Election Lies Undermine U.S. Democracy

President Joe Biden delivered a speech warning that American democracy is endangered by Donald Trump and those of his supporters who push conspiracies about election fraud. The message appears designed to rally the administration's base ahead of midterm elections.

Biden Says Election Lies Undermine U.S. Democracy

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Thursday

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White House Climate Official Ali Zaidi On Biden's Climate Law — And What's Next

The U.S. just passed its first major climate legislation. NPR's Asma Khalid sat down at the White House with Deputy National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi to talk about what is next for the Biden administration's climate agenda and whether its policy legacy could withstand a future Republican administration.

White House Climate Official Ali Zaidi On Biden's Climate Law — And What's Next

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Wednesday

Did Trump Team Withhold Documents From Investigators? DOJ Says Yes

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Did Trump Team Withhold Documents From Investigators? DOJ Says Yes

The Justice Department says that Trump's representatives claimed they turned over all remaining classified material at kept at Trump's estate during a June meeting. That turned out to be untrue after investigators returned with a search warrant — and now the Justice Department is alleging it may have been misled.

Did Trump Team Withhold Documents From Investigators? DOJ Says Yes

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Tuesday

To Build Support Among Voters Of Color, Republicans Open Dozens Of Community Centers

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To Build Support Among Voters Of Color, Republicans Open Dozens Of Community Centers

Voters of color still overwhelmingly support Democrats, but Republican in-roads at the margins can have a big impact in states like Georgia, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania. What is the Republican message? And how does it square with the racist rhetoric from many of the party's most prominent figures, like Donald Trump?

To Build Support Among Voters Of Color, Republicans Open Dozens Of Community Centers

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