Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Donald Trump Wins 5 Primaries; Hillary Clinton Wins 4, Loses Rhode Island

5:49am April 27, 2016

Trump calls himself the presumptive nominee; Clinton solidifies her lead. In addition to Mara Liasson's roundup, Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic strategist Margie Omero and GOP strategist Jim Hobart

Hillary Clinton addresses supporters after winning four of five Northeastern states Tuesday night.

Barring Something Unforeseen, Hillary Clinton Will Be The Democratic Nominee

12:46am April 27, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

On the Democratic side, it's all but done. The former secretary of state now has 90 percent of the delegates needed to be the nominee. For the GOP, Trump is now the only one who can win a majority.

Ed Rendell, seen in 2013, is the former governor of Pennsylvania and a supporter of Hillary Clinton.

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Special Election Coverage: The April 26 Northeast Primaries

12:04am April 27, 2016

by NPR Staff

Catch up on interviews from NPR's special election coverage of the primaries on April 26, hosted by Scott Detrow and Audie Cornish.

Trump Sweeps Northeastern Primaries; Clinton Cements Wide Lead Over Sanders

11:43pm April 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is projected to win all five states that voted Tuesday. Hillary Clinton wins in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, while Bernie Sanders is victorious in R.I., per The Associated Press.

GOP Rivals Focus On Future Contests To Deny Donald Trump The Nomination

7:38pm April 26, 2016

Donald Trump is hoping for big wins in Tuesday's primaries, as his rivals focus on future contests to deny him the nomination.

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Hillary Clinton Hopes To Extend Delegate Lead As She Eyes General Election

7:38pm April 26, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton has started pivoting toward the general election as she hopes to extend her delegate lead Tuesday night out of the reach of Bernie Sanders.

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Ruling Upholds 2013 Changes To North Carolina's Voting Laws

7:14pm April 26, 2016

by Paul Garber

A federal judge in North Carolina has upheld North Carolina's controversial voter ID law.

Federal District Judge Upholds North Carolina's Sweeping Voter ID Law

4:31pm April 26, 2016

by Pam Fessler

A federal district judge upheld North Carolina's new voting law, including requirements that voters show a government-issued photo ID at the polls and only vote in the correct precinct. Opponents of the law say they will appeal, but the decision could be in effect for the November elections, which voter advocates say might mean some voters, especially minorities, will be disenfranchised. The judge said that did not appear to be the case.

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'Acela Primary': Voters Hit The Polls In 5 Northeastern States

4:30pm April 26, 2016

Tuesday is the so-called "Acela primary." Voters headed to the polls in five northeastern states and we'll hear from them.

VIDEO: Chocolate Bars With A Political Bite

3:25pm April 26, 2016

by Morgan McCloy

It's often said that Washington, D.C., is a town obsessed with politics. Apparently, that obsession extends to its chocolatiers. We visit a factory making politically inspired chocolate bars.