Peter Nicholas

Wall Street Journal

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Peter Nicholas is a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He formerly covered the White House for the Los Angeles Times.

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Before President Trump started his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, Republican Congress members chanted “four more years!”

What Trump's State of the Union says about his reelection prospects

Before President Trump started his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, Republican Congress members chanted “four more years!”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In October, candidate Donald Trump said, "If Hillary [Clinton] is elected she would be under protracted criminal investigation, likely followed by the trial of a sitting president.

Trump claims DOJ investigating him

In October, candidate Donald Trump said, "If Hillary [Clinton] is elected she would be under protracted criminal investigation, likely followed by the trial of a sitting president.

from To the Point

President Trump signed two new executive orders today, aimed at reshaping US trade policy.

President Trump takes aim at trade with two executive orders

President Trump signed two new executive orders today, aimed at reshaping US trade policy.

from To the Point

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As the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation into the insurrection continues, Rep. Pete Aguilar tells KCRW that he won’t rule out subpoenaing Kevin McCarthy.

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A nuclear meltdown near the San Fernando and Simi Valleys was kept secret for 20 years.

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case about a Mississippi law that bans almost all abortions after 15 weeks and punishes doctors who violate that law.

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If the Supreme Court upholds the abortion laws from Texas and Mississippi, the flood gates will open for patients, driving into California to get the procedure.

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