Politics & Government

Lone Senator To Endorse Bernie Sanders Reacts To Clinton Victory

4:31pm June 08, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, following Tuesday's primaries. He is the only senator to have endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination.

Rep. Jeff Miller Outlines Failures Of Veterans Choice Program

3:50pm June 08, 2016

Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Jeff Miller led the push to create the Veterans Choice program, and cooperated with his ideological opposite, Sen. Bernie Sanders, to get it passed. The Florida Republican has been among the VA's leading critics, especially for what he considers mismanagement of the choice program and a reluctance to fire bad VA staff.

President Obama arrives at Concord Community High School on June 1, in Elkhart, Ind.

Obama Stumping For Clinton Is Likely, But Not The Norm For Incumbents

2:28pm June 08, 2016

by Mara Liasson

In past elections, sitting presidents haven't often stuck their neck out for the next in line, but Obama likely will be a valuable player in Clinton's campaign going forward.

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Democrat Challenger In 13th District Not Conceding Just Yet

2:24pm June 08, 2016

by Keri Brown

The 13th Congressional District race was a close one for the Democratic candidates. Former Guilford County Commissioner Bruce Davis of High Point appears to have won the contest.

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Proposed Law Excludes Body Camera Footage From Public Record

11:38am June 08, 2016

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would exclude law enforcement video footage from the public record.

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Hillary Clinton speaks during a primary night rally in Brooklyn, N.Y. Clinton is the first woman in U.S. history to secure the presidential nomination of a major political party.

It Ends With Both A Bang And A Whimper For Clinton, Trump And Sanders

11:35am June 08, 2016

by Ron Elving

Tuesday was the triumphal night that Hillary Clinton had worked for and awaited for a decade — or perhaps several decades. Yet with all the celebration, a whimper was audible in the background.

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Republicans Wonder If Trump Can Learn To Follow A Script

10:45am June 08, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

As the campaign moves into general election mode, Donald Trump is trying to reassure members of the GOP that he can successfully represent the party in the months to come.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses a crowd during a campaign rally earlier this week in San Francisco.

Senate Colleagues Mount Pressure On Bernie Sanders To 'Stand Down Now'

10:10am June 08, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

It's getting awkward in the Senate, where members go out of their way to avoid directly chastising each other. The low-simmering annoyance with Sanders for staying in the contest is palpable.

Hillary Clinton addresses her supporters at a rally Tuesday in Brooklyn, N.Y., after clinching her status as presumptive Democratic nominee.

The Last Big Night Of The Primaries, In 5 Headlines

9:46am June 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Hillary Clinton secured her status as presumptive nominee and took home California. Bernie Sanders said he will stay in the fight. And Donald Trump gave a scripted speech — an unusual move for him.

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Clinton Breaks Glass Ceiling, Claims Party's Presidential Nomination

7:53am June 08, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton marked the historic moment as she became the first female presumptive nominee of a major American political party. And she delivered her speech from a hall with a glass ceiling.

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