Politics & Government

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks prior to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arriving onstage for a rally in Jacksonville, Fla., last month.

Trump Foundation Faces Scrutiny Too, Regarding Political Contribution

10:32am September 07, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump brushed aside questions this week about the fine he paid over an improper contribution the Trump Foundation made to a political committee for Florida's attorney general.

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Clinton Pushes Beyond Sound Bites To Get Her Message Out

8:12am September 07, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Aside from attacking Donald Trump while campaigning, Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to be president with a relatively large volume of policy plans that don't make for snappy sound bites.

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Trump's Campaign Message Focuses On Clinton's Private Email Server

8:12am September 07, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump campaigned in Greenville, N.C., Tuesday night and discussed the latest revelations involving Hillary Clinton's private email system from her time as secretary of State.

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88 Former Military Leaders Endorse Donald Trump's Presidential Bid

8:12am September 07, 2016

In an open letter, they said they believe America needs a leader who has not been deeply involved with the hollowing out of the military. Steve Inskeep talk to retired Rear Admiral Philip Anselmo.

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Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton Endorses Hillary Clinton For President

6:13am September 07, 2016

Registered independent, retired Air Force Gen. Lloyd Newton, announced his endorsement of Democrat Hillary Clinton. Scores of retired military officers endorsed Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event on Tuesday in Virginia Beach, Va. The same day, The Dallas Morning News blasted the candidate, declining to endorse him for president.

'Dallas Morning News' Editorial: 'Trump Is No Republican'

9:04pm September 06, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

In a scathing takedown, the reliably Republican Dallas Morning News declines to endorse Donald Trump's bid for the presidency.

President Obama announced Merrick Garland as his nominee to the Supreme Court on March 16 at the White House.

170-Plus Days And Counting: GOP Unlikely To End Supreme Court Blockade Soon

8:19pm September 06, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Senate is back for its brief autumn session, but no one expects the majority Republican body to move forward with the confirmation of Merrick Garland, President Obama's pick for the court vacancy.

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Congress Faces Looming Deadline To Prevent Government Shutdown

7:47pm September 06, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

Congress returns Tuesday after a seven week recess and will face an end of September deadline to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. Lawmakers will also have to decide how to fund efforts to combat the spread of Zika. And all of this must be done in an election year where some Congress members face tough re-election battles of their own.

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Obama Cancels Meeting With Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte After Insults

4:35pm September 06, 2016

by Michael Sullivan

President Obama cancelled a meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte after the Filipino leader insulted Obama's mother. The U.S. has been critical of the Filipino government's crackdown on drugs with more than 2,000 people killed in the last two months.

Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dies At 92

4:35pm September 06, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly has died. Schalfly championed traditional roles for women and led opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. She helped move the Republican Party to the right on issues including abortion rights and same-sex marriage.