Why Doesn't Hillary Clinton Have More Press Conferences?
Clinton has come under attack from journalists and Donald Trump for her failure to have press conferences. There's a strategy — and a historic context, too.
Politics & Government
Stricter Voter ID And Other Voting Laws Rolled Back In Slew Of Court Decisions
Ahead of the November election, courts have fairly consistently struck down new voting restrictions, culminating in some big wins for civil rights forces, especially in North Carolina and Texas.
American Crossroads CEO On Why The GOP SuperPac Isn't Focusing On Trump
The Karl Rove-founded group that advocates for certain candidates has turned its attention to Senate races and away from the presidential race. Its CEO, Steven Law, talks about why.
Former Klan Leader David Duke On His Senate Run And Donald Trump
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is running for Senate in Louisiana, linking his decision to Donald Trump's bid for the presidency. Duke talks with Steve Inskeep about why he thinks the country is in a position to support him.
Obama Renews Promise To Defeat ISIS, Scoffs At Claims Of Election Rigging
President Obama held a wide-ranging news conference at the Pentagon on Thursday. He talked about the presidential campaign, a recently discovered cash payment to Iran, and efforts to defeat ISIS.
Protesters Wield Pocket Constitutions At Trump Rally
Taking a cue from Khizr Khan's speech at the Democratic National Convention, protesters held up the booklets during a Trump speech in Portland, Maine.
See Who's Defecting From Their Party This Election
Several prominent Republicans endorsed Hillary Clinton this week — but crossing over during a presidential election isn't new.
Obama Holds Press Conference After Pentagon Meeting On ISIS Strategy
President Obama held a press conference Thursday ahead of his August vacation where he talked about his meeting with the Pentagon on the administration's strategy to counter ISIS.
'Village Voice' Reporter Recalls Roy Cohn's Early Influence On Trump
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with longtime Village Voice investigative reporter Wayne Barrett about Donald Trump's mentor and lawyer, Roy Cohn, who is said to have taught Trump the strategy of attack, counterattack and never apologize. Barrett is author of the 1991 biography of Trump, Trump: The Deals and the Downfall.
Ukraine's Ambassador Struggles To Stay Silent About Donald Trump
Usually foreign diplomats try to stay out of U.S. politics. But for Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., this is a hard time to stay silent. He's worried about what Donald Trump is saying about Ukraine and Russia on the campaign trail.