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What's At Stake For Canada As Trade Talks With The U.S. Continue

The U.S. and Canada concluded NAFTA talks Friday with no agreement on updating the historic trade deal. The U.S. is moving forward with Mexico.

What's At Stake For Canada As Trade Talks With The U.S. Continue

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Former Secretary Of State John Kerry On His New Memoir 'Every Day Is Extra'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Secretary of State John Kerry about his new book Every Day is Extra.

Former Secretary Of State John Kerry On His New Memoir 'Every Day Is Extra'

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In Indiana, Trump's Supporters Remain Loyal Despite Legal Troubles

President Trump held a campaign rally Thursday in Indiana, a state that he won big in 2016. Has support there among GOP voters changed after recent legal developments involving former Trump aides?

In Indiana, Trump's Supporters Remain Loyal Despite Legal Troubles

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Question Of What Will Happen To Steel Imports Hangs Over NAFTA Talks

One big unknown hanging over the NAFTA talks is the fate of tariffs the Trump administration slapped on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico.

Question Of What Will Happen To Steel Imports Hangs Over NAFTA Talks

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Sen. John McCain Makes His Final Return To The U.S. Capitol

Sen. John McCain makes his final return to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state, a rare honor granted to just 30 Americans before McCain.

Sen. John McCain Makes His Final Return To The U.S. Capitol

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Week In Politics: Trump's Rhetoric On The Mueller Investigation

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bre Payton of The Federalist, and Ana Kasparian of the Young Turks Network about President Trump's rhetoric on the Mueller investigation and the upcoming confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Week In Politics: Trump's Rhetoric On The Mueller Investigation

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How Trump Tries To Discredit What He Doesn't Like With 'Fake' And 'Phony' Labels

President Trump has long labeled unfavorable media coverage as "fake news," but this week he accused Google and other big tech companies of being in on the fakery. He's also labeled books "fake."

How Trump Tries To Discredit What He Doesn't Like With 'Fake' And 'Phony' Labels

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No NAFTA Deal: Canada-U.S. Talks To Resume Next Week

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland speaks during negotiations for a new North American Free Trade Agreement in October. "We know that a win-win-win agreement is within reach and that is what we are working toward," she said Friday. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption

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No NAFTA Deal: Canada-U.S. Talks To Resume Next Week

After days of negotiations, the U.S. and Canada failed to agree on a deal by a Friday deadline to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. and Mexico reached a pact earlier.

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue In Bid To Update NAFTA

The United States, Canada and Mexico have been in lengthy talks over changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement since President Trump threatened to scrap the historic treaty. Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue In Bid To Update NAFTA

The United States and Canada are working on changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, after lengthy talks spurred by President Trump's threats to scrap the historic treaty.

Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion

Abortion rights supporters are gearing up to oppose the Supreme Court confirmation hearings that begin next week. But it's unlikely that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will reveal much about his views.

Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion

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Austan Goolsbee On Trade Negotiations

Debate continues on a new North American trade deal, as Trump pushes Canadian officials to sign by Friday. Former Obama administration economic adviser Austan Goolsbee talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Austan Goolsbee On Trade Negotiations

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