Mike Pence Says Trump Never Said That. Well, He Did
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence had a number of opportunities in Tuesday night's debate to defend statements made by Donald Trump. He dodged or denied.
Politics & Government
Supreme Court Hears 'Indefensible' Death Penalty Case Where Race Linked To Violence
The Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a Texas case involving a murder defendant sentenced to death after a trial witness said he was more likely to commit crimes because he was black.
U.N. Security Council Backs Former Portuguese Leader For Secretary General
The United Nations Security Council has made its choice for the next secretary general: Former Portuguese Prime Minister and former head of the U.N. refugee agency, Antonio Guterres.
California Voters Unengaged In Historic Senate Race
The winner of California's open U.S. Senate seat is guaranteed to make history. One would be the first Indian-American senator. The other would be the first Latina. But for all those firsts, voters aren't engaged with the race.
Kaine, Pence Trade Views On Abortion In Vice Presidential Debate
Vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence both spoke passionately about their stances on abortion rights at Tuesday's debate. Both men's views have been informed by their religion, even as they've reached different conclusions on policy. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Emma Green, who covers race and politics for The Atlantic.
'The Atlantic' Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to The Atlantic Editor Scott Stossel about the magazine's endorsement of Clinton. This is the magazine's third endorsement of a presidential candidate since its founding.
Divided States: Four Arizona Voters Weigh In After The VP Debate
Did the match-up between vice presidential nominees Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine move the needle for four voters in the battleground state?
President Obama To Campaign In Greensboro Next Week
President Barack Obama is returning to North Carolina next week to show his support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the presidential campaign's final month.
Voters In Ariz. Respond To Candidates' Stands On Death Penalty, Abortion
Faith is important to both vice presidential candidates — Tim Kaine is a devout Catholic; Mike Pence, evangelical Christian. They say their faith shapes their views on the death penalty and abortion.
NPR Battleground Map: Clinton Tide Rises Again
The race appeared to be tightening in the month of September, but after the first presidential debate Hillary Clinton has taken a consistent lead.