Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Forum Presses Trump And Clinton On Voters' Key Concerns

7:35am September 08, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The first presidential debate is still more than two weeks away, but the candidates took questions in a forum focused on issues that would come before the commander-in-chief.

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Military Leaders' Endorsements Of Political Candidates Questioned

7:35am September 08, 2016

The Clinton and Trump presidential campaigns have been endorsed by military leaders. Steve Inskeep talks to retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl, who says politicizing the military is dangerous.

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NBC's Matt Lauer looks on as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the Commander-in-Chief Forum in New York City Wednesday evening.

Foreign Policy Challenges Put Clinton, Trump On Defensive At Forum

11:09pm September 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton was pressed on her private email server and use of classified information; Trump insisted he was ready to lead the military and defended a tweet arguing against mixed-gender units.

North Carolina State University students vote in the March 15 primary in Raleigh. The primary was the state's first use of its voter ID law.

Despite Court Ruling, Voting Rights Fight Continues In North Carolina

7:17pm September 07, 2016

by Michael Tomsic

Voting rights advocates in the state say some Republicans are trying to sidestep a recent court decision and make it harder for African-Americans to vote.

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With 9 Weeks To Go, Trump, Clinton Campaign Across Battleground States

5:40pm September 07, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are campaigning across many battleground states this week, where Clinton holds advantages even as the race tightens.

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Donald Trump Unveils Detailed National Security Proposals In Philadelphia

5:40pm September 07, 2016

by Tom Bowman

Donald Trump unveiled some of his most detailed proposals yet for how he would tackle national security as president. He specified numbers of troops, numbers of ships and other goals. But his proposals would cost billions more than the Pentagon currently receives and require action by Congress to lift budget caps that today constrain spending.

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Jury Selection Begins In New Jersey 'Bridgegate' Trial

4:39pm September 07, 2016

by Joel Rose

Jury selection begins Thursday in the case of two allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. They're on trial for their alleged roles in lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013. Christie is not on trial, but evidence could reveal new information about whether he was aware of the lane closures.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is on pace to outspend her GOP rival Donald Trump on the air in key battleground states by a 7-to-1 margin.

Hillary Clinton Is Burying Donald Trump On TV In Battleground States

12:01pm September 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The widening disparity that extends through Election Day worries Senate Republicans as they try to hold on to a fragile majority.

L: Retired U.S. Marine Gen. John Allen speaks at the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 28 in Philadelphia. R: Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn delivers a speech at the Republican National Convention on July 18 in Cleveland.

Clinton And Trump In Arms Race Over Military Endorsements

11:55am September 07, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton unveiled a list of endorsements from 95 former military officers, a day after Donald Trump announced the support of 88 former generals and admirals.

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Did North Carolina Fall To 41st In Teacher Pay? Not Exactly.

11:10am September 07, 2016

by Sean Bueter

A new television advertisement from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper is slamming Governor Pat McCrory on teacher pay. But at least one of Cooper's claims in the ad isn't quit

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