Politics & Government

President Obama joins Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail for the first time this year at a rally in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Obama Makes 2016 Campaign Debut: 'I'm Ready To Pass The Baton'

8:21pm July 05, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton flew with the president on Air Force One to North Carolina. "Everybody can tweet," Obama said. "But nobody actually knows what it takes to do the job until you've sat behind the desk."

Borrowers Rejoice: A Treasury Benchmark Rate Fell To Record Low

8:07pm July 05, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

On Tuesday, interest rates fell again as investors around the world moved money into safe havens, such as U.S. Treasurys. The 10-year Treasury note yield closed below 1.4 percent for the first time.

FBI Recommends No Charges Against Hillary Clinton In Email Investigation

6:38pm July 05, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

FBI Director James Comey recommended "no charges" against Hillary Clinton in the email investigation. But he called her out on Tuesday for being "extremely careless" in the handling of classified information.

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Obama Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Charlotte, N.C.

6:38pm July 05, 2016

by Tamara Keith

President Obama campaigned with Hillary Clinton for the first time this year at a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday.

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Trump Campaign Defends White Supremacist Tweet

6:38pm July 05, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sophie Bjork-James of Vanderbilt University about how Donald Trump's presidential campaign has inspired white supremacist groups' activity online.

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'The New York Times' Investigates An Ailing Clean Coal Project

6:38pm July 05, 2016

The Kemper Project is an electrical generating station currently under construction in Kemper County, Miss. The plant has been held up as a model of the Obama administration's efforts to promote new, clean energy technologies, but the project is two years behind schedule, still not operational, and more than $4 billion over budget. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Ian Urbina of The New York Times about the Kemper Project and the administration's clean energy policy.

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President Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walk off Air Force One in Charlotte, N.C., to attend a Clinton campaign event.

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Why President Obama Campaigning For Clinton Is Historic

6:31pm July 05, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Looking back at the last century of presidents, none has strongly campaigned for his chosen successor.

Bryton Mellott's photo of himself burning an American flag led to his arrest in Urbana, Ill. The local prosecutor says no charges will be filed against Mellott.

Illinois Man Is Arrested After Burning U.S. Flag, Won't Face Charges

5:31pm July 05, 2016

by Bill Chappell

A state law that was enacted in 2013 was the basis for Bryton Mellott's arrest, but the local prosecutor says it contradicts the Supreme Court's ruling on this issue.

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Politics Podcast: FBI Director Does Not Recommend Criminal Charges For Clinton

4:35pm July 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

The politics team is back with a quick take following the conclusion of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state.

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Trump Campaign Responds To Results Of Hillary Clinton Email Probe

4:30pm July 05, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The result of the Hillary Clinton email investigation has been long anticipated and is playing out on the campaign trail.