Barbershop: What Does It Mean To Be 'Presidential'?
Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley, Jason Johnson of The Root, and NPR's Mara Liasson discuss the changing thoughts on how a president should behave.
Politics & Government
READ: President Obama's Remembrance Of Muhammad Ali
"Muhammad Ali shook up the world. And the world is better for it," Obama said, recalling the boxer's complicated, charismatic legacy in society and sports.
Trump Presses Case That 'Mexican' Judge Curiel Is Biased Against Him
Donald Trump intensified his attacks on the federal judge presiding over fraud lawsuits against Trump University — saying Indiana-born Gonzalo Curiel is biased against him because "he's a Mexican."
How Should You Look At The Jobs Report? Try These Different Angles
The latest monthly jobs report showed a sharp slowdown in hiring. Economists, who didn't see the drop coming, suggest reasons ranging from a workers' strike to presidential politics.
Third-Party Candidate's Win Would Be Tough This Late In The Election
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Hot Air's Ed Morrissey about a possible third-party candidate for president, and the media's approach to covering Donald Trump's campaign.
Nurses' Group Maintains Its Support Of Sanders Over Clinton
NPR's Scott Simon talks to RoseAnn DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United, about her union's support for Bernie Sanders and whether she can vote for Hillary Clinton.
Trump Previously Scorned SuperPACs But Big Money Is Needed Now
Two superPACs can now claim the Trump campaign's stamp of approval. They're enlisting wealthy donors, for efforts ostensibly independent of the campaign.
#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump And A Gorilla, Walking Through A News Cycle
The GOP standard-bearer had lots of thoughts on the gorilla. Lots of thoughts. But it was a reporter who brought it up in the first place. It all equaled Internet, but who knows what it says about us.
Trump, Self-Proclaimed Outsider, Was New Jersey Political Insider
To further his business interests, the real estate mogul and casino owner made friends with politicians on both sides of the aisle in the Garden State.
Week In Politics: Ryan Endorses Trump, Clinton's Foreign Policy Speech
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of the New York Times. They discuss House Speaker Paul Ryan's endorsement of Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton's speech criticizing Trump on foreign policy.