Politics & Government
Opinion: Calling The Press The Enemy Of The People Is A Menacing Move
This week President Trump continued his campaign to delegitimize the news media, using a particularly ignominious phrase.
Week In Politics: Manafort Trial, Kochs, Kavanaugh
We have an recap of the political news of the week.
Manafort Trial Brings Scrutiny To Lobbyists
As the trial of lobbyist Paul Manafort for alleged bank and tax fraud continues, NPR's Scott Simon asks David Rehr of George Mason University about how the trial may affect the lobbying industry.
'Black Campaign School' Trains New Generation Of African-American Candidates
More than 100 people — candidates, future candidates and campaign staffers — gathered in Atlanta to learn about running for political office.
The First Week Of The Manafort Trial
The first week of Paul Manafort's trial is over. Manafort, a veteran lobbyist and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman, is fighting charges of bank and tax fraud.
The State Of Election Security Ahead Of Midterms
With the 2018 midterms approaching, election security is a major concern for state governments. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico cybersecurity reporter Eric Geller.
Historian On Think Tank Resignation Over Former Trump Official's Hiring
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with William Hitchcock, a historian who resigned from a University of Virginia think tank to protest its hiring of a former Trump administration official.
As Supreme Court Nears Solid Conservative Majority, GOP Reaps Reward From 'Long Game'
Democrats are playing a weak hand in the battle over Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. Unlike Republicans, Democrats have not played the long game when it comes to focusing on the judiciary.
Local Officials Call Federal Election Funds 'A 10-Cent Solution To A $25 Problem'
States across the country are in the process of money from the federal government for election security. But local officials worry the money isn't enough to make systems safer for the next election.