George H.W. Bush’s Wartime Experience Shaped His Approach To Politics
George H.W. Bush’s experiences in World War II helped shape him as a dealmaker. Though he believed trust and relationships were key to governance, he was not afraid to get personal with campaign foes.
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94
The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him “one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation’s history.”
Ex-Dallas Officer Charged With Murder Of Unarmed Black Neighbor
Amber Guyger is believed to be the second Dallas police officer charged with murder in the past 45 years. She faces up to life imprisonment if convicted.
New Mexico Resident’s ID Temporarily Rejected as ‘Foreign’ By D.C. Clerk
A spokeswoman for the Washington courts system apologized for a failure to recognize New Mexico as a state.
In Utah, Opponents Of Medical Marijuana Initiative Want To Revise Law
Voters in Utah voted to legalize medical marijuana this year. Now state lawmakers are meeting to rewrite the provisions, but supporters of the initiative say the lawmakers are overstepping.
Mueller’s Biographer Says Special Counsel Investigation May Be Nearing Final Stages
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Garrett Graff, who is also Robert Mueller’s biographer, about the state of the special counsel’s investigation and the path forward.
Alaska Hit With Back To Back Earthquakes
Alaska residents are assessing damage after a major earthquake hit about eight miles north of Anchorage.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska; Tsunami Warning In Effect
The earthquake, with its epicenter just a few miles off Anchorage, has been followed by a series of aftershocks.
U.S. Troops At Border: 4,000 Active-Duty Personnel Expected To Remain Through Jan. 31
The overall size of the force will be reduced from its current level of around 5,900 personnel, Pentagon officials tell NPR. The deployment had been slated to end on Dec. 15.
DHS Asks Other Federal Agencies To Send Civilian Law Enforcement Officers to Border
The request comes as the overall size of the military force at the border will be cut from around 5,900 personnel to 4,000, Pentagon officials tell NPR. The deployment may be extended through January.
Marriott Says Up To 500 Million Customers’ Data Stolen In Breach
The hotel giant said information on up to 500 million customers worldwide was exposed in a breach of its Starwood reservation database. The data includes dates of birth and passport numbers.
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