Politics & Government

Despite Lack Of Enthusiasm, Clinton Works To Court Young Voters

6:23pm September 19, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton is trying to drum up support from young voters. Among the major parts of President Obama's winning coalition from 2008 and 2012, they have been particularly unenthused about Clinton.

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Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Colorado Springs earlier this month.

Analysis: Trump Tax Plan Would Cost Trillions, Boost Incomes For The Rich

6:11pm September 19, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The plan would also help the rich more than the middle class, according to the Tax Foundation. And there's still one huge, $1.5 trillion uncertainty in the plan.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's first onstage matchup will be Sept. 26.

First Presidential Debate To Focus On Prosperity, Security And Nation's Direction

6:06pm September 19, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The 90-minute event will be the first onstage matchup for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. It will be before a live audience and contain no commercial breaks.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Veep.

WATCH: The 4 Best Political Moments From The Emmys

2:51pm September 19, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Julia Louis-Dreyfus issued a personal apology for the political climate and Jeb Bush called Jimmy Kimmel a "godless Hollywood hippie."

Former president Bill Clinton and his daughter, Chelsea Clinton, watch Hillary Clinton speak during a primary election night gathering April 19 in New York City.

Bill Clinton: 'It's Hard' To Think About Leaving Foundation

9:09am September 19, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

The former president talks to NPR about the prospect of stepping away from the Clinton Foundation if his wife is elected — and why even false accusations of impropriety can stick.

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Politics & Government

This Week In Politics

8:31am September 19, 2016

With the first presidential debate just a week away, Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who is also editor-in-chief of The Daily Caller.

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Voters Are Being Deluged With 'Designed Clamor,' Bill Clinton Says

6:16am September 19, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton is in the public eye more than any other past U.S. president. Clinton talks to Steve Inskeep about his wife's presidential campaign.

A police officer looks at evidence at the scene of a fatal shooting on Aug. 6 in the University Village neighborhood of Chicago.

Study: Violent Crime And Murders Slightly On The Rise This Year In Largest Cities

5:25am September 19, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice has found violent crime and homicides on the rise this year, but analysts said a small number of cities such as Chicago account for much of the increase.

U.S. Airstrike In Syria Throws Wrench In Cease-Fire Plans

5:21pm September 18, 2016

A U.S. airstrike on Syrian military forces aligned with Bashar Assad has challenged the already tenuous cease-fire in Syria.

What Does Trump's Promise Of A Nation 'Under One God' Really Mean?

2:57pm September 18, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump is promising if he's elected, America will be "one people, under one God, saluting one flag." That worries some advocates for religious freedom.

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