Politics & Government

GOP Leaders Criticize FBI Recommendation Not To Charge Hillary Clinton

5:55pm July 06, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

House Speaker Paul Ryan says Hillary Clinton appears to have received preferential treatment in the investigation into her use of a private email server when she was secretary of state. FBI Director James Comey recommended Tuesday that no charges be brought against Clinton.

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Hillary Clinton addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors on June 26. Clinton discussed her vision for American cities, but issues like that have been overshadowed by her email scandal.

Clinton Is Lucky She's Running Against Trump

5:49pm July 06, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The FBI's upbraiding of Hillary Clinton's email practices would be damning for almost any presidential candidate, except possibly one running against Donald Trump, NPR's Domenico Montanaro writes.

President Obama announces that 8,400 U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan into 2017. At left is Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.

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Obama Slows Afghan Withdrawal Again, Keeping 8,400 Troops Through His Term

5:23pm July 06, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

At one point, President Obama had plans to essentially end the longest war in U.S. history. Over the past two years, Obama has changed those plans.

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Donald Trump Raises $51 Million In June But Details Are Hazy

5:17pm July 06, 2016

by Peter Overby

It's a big improvement over his previous fundraising but still far less than his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.

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Department Of Justice Asks For Block Of House Bill 2

3:26pm July 06, 2016

by Paul Garber and Associated Press

The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal judge to stop North Carolina from implementing House Bill 2.

At a recent anti-Donald Trump protest in Anaheim, California, this couple said they saved the U.S. flag from a Trump supporter who was trying to get Latinos to trample it. Nervous about giving their full names, he said his was Anthony, and she said she wa

The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 7: You're A Grand Old Flag

2:28pm July 06, 2016

by Ericka Cruz Guevarra

Who is the American flag for? And what does it mean when people of color choose to wave it — or not wave it? Gene and Adrian dig in.

A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wears a mask during his Thursday campaign rally at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif.

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NPR Politics Lunchbox: U.S. Troops In Afghanistan, Trump: 'Harvard For Terrorism'

1:54pm July 06, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, whether election analysis is too focused on the White working class and fighting to give former felons the right to vote.

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FBI Recommends No Charges Against Hillary Clinton In Email Probe

7:58am July 06, 2016

The FBI director said Clinton was careless in handling classified information. David Greene Hears from GOP analyst John Feehery and Democratic analyst Mo Elleithee — as well as NPR's Tamara Keith.

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe leaves an event at the Alexandria Probation and Parole Office on May 24, 2016 in Alexandria, Virginia.

In Virginia, A Battle To Give Former Felons The Right To Vote

7:58am July 06, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to more than 200,000 ex-offenders. Now, the state's Republicans are suing the governor, who they say overstepped his authority.

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Trump Tweets: A History Of Gaffes From Wife Comparisons To The 6-Point Star

8:32pm July 05, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump's "sheriff star" tweet marks another unforced error for the campaign, in what's become an almost constant stream of gaffes and blunders.