Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Pa. County Democratic Chair Doubts Sanders' Fans Would Switch To Trump

6:08am May 26, 2016

Polls say if Hillary Clinton is the nominee, some Bernie Sanders supporters would shift alliances to Donald Trump. David Greene talks to Jim Davis, the Democratic Party chairman in Fayette County, Pa.

Airport Security Delays Reach Crisis Point, Rep. McCaul Says

5:49am May 26, 2016

The TSA administrator testified before a House panel about what he's doing to address the long security lines at airports. David Greene talks to Rep. Michael McCaul, R-TX, who chaired the hearing.

Inspector General Report Criticizes Hillary Clinton's Use Of Private Server

5:46am May 26, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The State Department's independent watchdog criticizes Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email account and server for official business.

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Donald Trump Holds Rally In California Ahead Of Final Primaries

11:09pm May 25, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

With the Republican nomination virtually in hand, Donald Trump is on a campaign swing through states voting on June 7 — the final day of GOP primaries. He's also holding his first fundraisers.

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Jake Ralston with his father Jon Ralston. This week, Jake successfully petitioned to change the name and gender on his birth certificate to reflect that he is male.

When Maddy Became Jake: A Father And Son's Enduring Love

11:09pm May 25, 2016

by NPR Staff

Jake, born female, was 5 when he says he first told his dad he was a boy. Jon thought it was a phase, but came to accept it, and 15 years later Jake made his new name and gender official.

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The Upcoming June Primary: What You Need To Know

9:01pm May 25, 2016

by Paul Garber

Many Triad-area voters will be in new districts when they cast their ballots for the quickly approaching congressional primary.

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TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger prepares to testify during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers sought answers as to why long security lines persist at airports around the country.

TSA Hopes To Speed Up Screening Lines This Summer, Administrator Tells Congress

7:17pm May 25, 2016

But the agency projects that its checkpoints will screen 100 million more people in 2016 than it did in 2013 — even as its workforce has been reduced by 12 percent over that same time period.

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GOP Congressman Suggests Private Approach To Airline Security

4:52pm May 25, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Darrell Issa of California about why he believes privatizing airport screening would be better for safety and speeding up security lines.

Ryan Shoots Down Trump Endorsement, As He Readies House GOP Campaign Agenda

2:09pm May 25, 2016

by Susan Davis

House Republicans will begin rolling out their policy agenda in June. It will, in theory, allow lawmakers to run with Donald Trump on ideas they agree on, and be able to demonstrate where they differ.

Protesters help a fellow demonstrator who was affected by the smoke and pepper spray reportedly used by police to disperse the crowd outside Tuesday's rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Albuquerque, N.M.

Protesters, Police Clash At Donald Trump Rally In New Mexico

10:30am May 25, 2016

by Marie Andrusewicz

The Albuquerque Police Department said officers were hit by rocks thrown by anti-Trump demonstrators. Police responded with smoke grenades and pepper spray, according to news reports.