Politics & Government

"Get Your Booty To The Poll" is a voting PSA that invokes Atlanta's strip club culture to appeal to voters, specifically Black men in Georgia often overlooked by the political establishment.

Politics & Government

Stripper Polls: The Racy Voting PSA That's Actually All About The Issues

5:01am October 05, 2020

by Juana Summers

An Atlanta director says no one is engaging with Black men about the upcoming election. Her approach took politics inside the strip club with the video "Get Your Booty To The Poll."

An investigation by political appointees into Steve Herman, the Voice of America's White House bureau chief, for anti-Trump bias is the latest act that may break federal laws promising its journalistic independence.

Politics & Government

Political Aides Investigate VOA White House Reporter For Anti-Trump Bias

9:20pm October 04, 2020

by David Folkenflik

An investigation by political appointees into the Voice of America's White House bureau chief for anti-Trump bias is the latest act that may break federal laws promising its journalistic independence.

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Democrats Hope To Retain Hard-Won Guilford NC Senate Seat

9:17pm October 04, 2020

by Paul Garber and Jake Goldberg

Democrats were able to swing some legislative seats in 2018 and hope to retain them this year. One of them is Guilford County's 27th Senate District.

Vice President Pence, seen during a press conference at the White House on Sept. 28, will begin a campaign tour through key swing states following the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Changes The Campaign's Final Weeks

8:00pm October 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Vice President Pence and other top Trump surrogates will hold in-person campaign events during a tour through key swing states.

Politics & Government

Improving The Election Debate Format

4:48pm October 04, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with veteran television news producer Tom Bettag about what might improve the current election debate format.

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White House physician Sean Conley updates the press on the health status of President Trump on Sunday.

Doctors: Trump Being Treated With Steroid But Could Be Discharged As Early As Monday

2:37pm October 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

President Trump has experienced two drops in his oxygen levels over the course of his COVID-19 diagnosis, his medical team said Sunday.

Politics Chat: President Remains At Walter Reed Hospital After Coronavirus Diagnosis

2:00pm October 04, 2020

by Mara Liasson

President Trump is hospitalized and is being treated with experimental therapies less than a month from Election Day.

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White House chief of staff Mark Meadows holds the door for White House physician Dr. Sean Conley (center) and other members of the president's medical team ahead of a briefing for reporters on Sunday.

Transcript: Sunday Update On Trump's Health From His Doctors

1:38pm October 04, 2020

by NPR Staff

The president's medical team gave a briefing from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, saying Trump is being treated for dips in oxygen but is doing well Sunday morning.

Physician Clarifies Contradictory Statements But Maintains Trump Is 'Doing Well'

12:42pm October 04, 2020

President Trump is hospitalized and is being treated with experimental therapies less than a month from Election Day. There was a briefing on his condition Sunday.

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How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Is Changing The Biden Campaign

9:36am October 04, 2020

by Scott Detrow

The president's coronavirus diagnosis forced the Biden to adjust his campaign. He's continuing to hold events, and using his speeches to urge people to wear masks.