Republican Platform Tilts Right Of Trump On LGBT Issues
The platform is the work of party activists, making no concessions on issues such as same-sex marriage or transgender rights.
Politics & Government
Trump Tweets Justice Ginsburg's 'Mind Is Shot,' Calls On Her To Resign
After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg disparaged Donald Trump in several interviews, he fired back, saying her comments are "highly inappropriate" and "a disgrace to the court."
Obama Walks Fine Line On Race And Policing
In the wake of last week's deadly police shootings and the attack on officers in Dallas, President Obama's message has been fairly consistent. Is anyone listening?
GOP Delegates Draft Conservative Party Platform Ahead Of Convention
The Republican Party is set to adopt a platform with reliably conservative positions, even as the country has moved in a liberal direction.
Arizona Hispanics Poised To Swing State Blue
The GOP carried Arizona in nine of the last 10 presidential elections, but Hispanics in Maricopa County could swing the state to the Democrats this November.
Probable Vice Presidential Pick Tim Kaine To Campaign With Hillary Clinton
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is a on a short list to become Hillary Clinton's vice president. Kaine was also a finalist to become President Obama's running mate.
Industries For the Blind Among Sites Under Consideration For Early Voting
The lineup of early voting sites in Forsyth County will likely be decided this week, and one of the proposed locations is at Winston-Salem's Industries for the Blind.
Trump Wraps Up Vice President Auditions, Nears Decision
Donald Trump's public tryout of potential vice presidential picks finished up in Indiana Tuesday night with Gov. Mike Pence given the final audition.
Remembering A Career Prosecutor Who Leaned Into Controversy — And Took The Heat
David Margolis died Tuesday after serving 51 years at the Justice Department. In those years, he touched nearly every major case and controversy.
NPR Politics Lunchbox: Trump Vs. Ginsburg, President Barbie 2016
Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, the Senate's anticipated vote on a bill addressing opioid addictions and strange gaps in Clinton's emails.