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Politics & Government

LISTEN: Trump's Past Commentary On Clinton, Guns And Women

5:15pm July 12, 2016

Transcripts and audio have emerged from a syndicated radio show Donald Trump hosted until 2008. In them, he takes stances, comments on current events and gives relationship advice.

Sen. Bernie Sanders shakes hands with audience members after speaking at a campaign rally in Portsmouth, N.H.

Hillary Clinton Still Has A Problem With A Key Pro-Sanders Group: Young Voters

4:40pm July 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A new poll suggests Clinton still lags far behind Bernie Sanders among voters 30 and younger.

Obama Delivers Remarks At Memorial For Fallen Dallas Police Officers

4:26pm July 12, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama speaks about unity at a memorial service for the Dallas police officers killed last week.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Democratic Rival Hillary Clinton

4:26pm July 12, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton campaigned in New Hampshire Tuesday, joined by her primary rival Bernie Sanders. Sanders endorsed her after a month of intense negotiation between their campaigns.

Politics & Government

Cooper Out-Raises McCrory In Latest Campaign Fundraising Report

4:16pm July 12, 2016

by Bethany Chafin

With the November elections just under four months away, new fundraising numbers are in for North Carolina's gubernatorial candidates, with challenger Roy Cooper once again out-raising incumbe

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A same-sex marriage supporter waves a flag reading "Born This Way: along West Main Street in Morehead, Ky.

Politics & Government

NPR Politics Lunchbox: Sanders Endorses Clinton, BLM Refuses RNC Protest Rules

2:40pm July 12, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and 'round the Web. Today, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton, and the Republican Party's platform committee has its first openly gay member.

U.S. Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks to AFP in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

Americans Really Dislike Trump, Clinton. So Why Aren't Third Parties Doing Better?

1:43pm July 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The last time people were this dissatisfied with presidential candidates, Ross Perot became a third-party success story. This year, however, there are new hurdles for outsiders.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt Bernie Sanders and Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton appear together at Portsmouth, N.H. High School where Sanders endorsed Clinton for president of the United States.

In Show Of Party Unity, Bernie Sanders (Finally) Endorses Hillary Clinton

11:57am July 12, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

The Vermont senator's endorsement is the conclusion to the long, surprising Democratic primary fight. Clinton praised Sanders, and Sanders returned the favor, saying it was important to elect Clinton.

Colorado County Gains Political Power As Accurate Presidential Prognosticator

11:02am July 12, 2016

by Ben Markus

In Colorado, a diverse swing state, both parties are aggressively seeking the votes of suburban women in Jefferson County. For decades, the suburbs west of Denver have picked the next president.

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 17: Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) talks with aide Huma Abedin (R) before speaking at a neighborhood block party in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

NPR Politics Lunchbox: Continued Protests, GOP Platform Calls For Marriage Amendment

9:52am July 12, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, protests continue across America's cities and more than 40 million Americans shoulder $1.3 trillion in student debt.