GOP Congressman Defends House Zika Funding Package
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about why the House funding package is enough for now to confront the spread of the Zika virus in the U.S.
Politics & Government
Talk Softly, Swing A Big Tweet: Elizabeth Warren's Unconventional Messaging
The Massachusetts senator has become one of the most aggressive anti-Trump voices in her party. But inside the Senate hallways, she doesn't behave like a woman who wants to be heard.
In Historic Hiroshima Visit, Obama To Push For Nuclear-Free World
The city is now synonymous with the deadly nuclear age that began there more than seven decades ago. White House officials stress that Obama will not apologize for the bombing.
Democrats Burned By Charges Of A Rigged Nomination, But Some In GOP Watch With Envy
Even some of Hillary Clinton's foremost fans and staunchest party regulars — such as House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi — are ready to talk about a fresh infusion of populism for the next round.
Clinton Violated Policies By Using Private Email, State Department Report Says
The report doesn't materially change the controversy or reveal new facts. It is a reminder of a bad decision that has been a weight on Clinton's campaign since before she announced she was running.
In New Political Warfare, 'Armies Of Video Trackers' Swarm Candidates
New Yorker writer Jane Mayer discusses conservative activist James O'Keefe's latest botched sting operation, and the new kind of political opposition research O'Keefe pioneered.
Trump Gains Enough Delegates For GOP Presidential Nomination
Donald Trump has reached the magic number of 1,237 delegates, according to The Associated Press, making him the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
High-Profile Group Will Look For Compromise On HB2
A bipartisan group is forming to try and break the impasse over House Bill 2. The group is looking to find a compromise over the controversial bill.
Donald Trump Clinches GOP Nomination
Garnering support of 1,238 delegates out of 1,237 needed, Trump is now the Republican Party's presumptive nominee.
The Trump-Clinton Gender Gap Could Be The Largest In More Than 60 Years
If recent skirmishes between the two candidates are any signal, gender will factor heavily into their attacks — and that could potentially widen the gap even more.