Why The Presidential Primary Race Is Far From Over
The front-runners in the Republican and Democratic presidential races each had a good night after Tuesday's slate of primaries. But primary season is not over yet.
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Attorney Jamie Gorelick: Merrick Garland Is 'At Heart, A Public Servant'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to attorney Jamie Gorelick, who worked closely with Merrick Garland in the Bill Clinton-era Justice Department, about his background and record.
Senate Blocks Bill To Create Voluntary National Standards For Labeling GMOs
The Senate failed to pass legislation on Wednesday that would have created national, voluntary standards for labeling genetically modified foods or GMOs. A coalition of environmentalists and chefs that favor mandatory labeling of GMOs applauded the action, but an industry group, the Corn Refiners Association, says it's concerned by the Senate's move.
Prosecutors Lose Jobs Over Failing To Charge Police Involved In Shootings
Elected prosecutors are now losing their jobs for failing to throw the book at police in shootings. Voters booted out of office the county district attorney who didn't file charges against the Cleveland officer who shot Tamir Rice. The same fate met the state's attorney in Chicago, who brought charges only after a video of an officer-involved shooting was made public by court order. Some criminologists say it also reflects a deeper shift by the public, one that is moving away from the harsh prosecutorial stances of the past.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Repeats Pledge To Block Obama Supreme Court Nominee
President Obama has settled on Judge Merrick Garland to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Garland was approved for confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., by the Senate in 1997, and he is widely viewed as a moderate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell repeated his pledge that the Senate would not take any steps toward confirming Obama's nominee, setting up a judicial confirmation fight that will now take center stage in the current election drama.
Susan Collins Urges Senate To 'Follow Regular Order' On Supreme Court Nominee
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Republican Sen. Susan Collins about her reactions to President Obama's nominee to succeed the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
First Mention: Merrick Garland's Role In Oklahoma City Bombing Case
Merrick Garland has cited his time as federal prosecutor in the Oklahoma City bombing case as the most important event of his career. It's also the first time NPR listeners heard him on our air. Our "First Mention" series takes us back to that report from April 28, 1995.
Flint, Mich., Mother On How Water Crisis Affects Her Family
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeneyah McDonald, a mother he met in Flint, Mich., in January, to check in with her about how the city's water crisis continues to affect her family.
Arkansas Governor On State Of GOP Race Without Marco Rubio
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about his endorsement of Marco Rubio, following the Florida primaries. Rubio dropped out of the presidential race Tuesday night after a lackluster finish in his home state.
The 'Obama Effect' And Latino Identity: Join Our Twitter Chat
Join us on Friday, March 18 for a Twitter conversation on how Latino identity has evolved over the past eight years, using #NPRObamaEffect.