Republicans Hunt For Delegates In An Unlikely Place: Democratic Districts
A likely contested convention has Republicans hunting for delegates everywhere, including some of the most democratic Congressional districts in America.
Politics & Government
GOP Efforts To Take Down Trump Echo 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner
On a fateful weekend five years ago this month, President Obama faced off with Donald Trump over birtherism and the real estate magnate's political credentials — mocking him relentlessly during the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner. Comedian Seth Meyers and Obama's former chief speechwriter recall what it was like to target the future Republican presidential candidate.
The View From Illinois: Voters Frustrated That Government Is Broken
Across the state, some argued to blow up the system, while others cautioned against a wholesale political revolution. But voters in both parties agreed: Government in its current form is not working.
Sanders Takes His Message To The Vatican
The Democratic presidential hopeful said it was worth it to take time away from the campaign trail to attend a Vatican conference on social and economic justice.
Week In Politics: Democratic Debate, GOP Outcry Over Delegates
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Democratic debate in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Donald Trump's outcry over delegate selection.
Platform Check: Breaking Down The Presidential Candidates' Tax Plans
This election cycle, we're bringing you conversations about the candidate's policy proposals as part of our series, "Platform Check." To kick it off, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Roberton Williams of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, about the presidential candidates' tax plans.
'New York Values'? Fuhgeddaboudit. GOP Candidates Show Their Love
At a black-tie, $1,000-a-plate fundraiser for the New York state Republican Party, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich offered nothing but praise for the city. The New York primary is Tuesday.
It's Possible N.C. 'Bathroom Law' Will Be Repealed, State Rep. Bell Says
Renee Montagne talks to N.C. House Democrat Larry Bell about a call from a constituent that's made him rethink his "yes" vote in support of the state's controversial transgender bathroom measure.
When It Comes To Protesters, Politicians Don't Always Handle Them Well
This election season, like many others, has been filled with scenes of presidential candidates enduring protests and heckling during official campaign events. But it seems few candidates, actually handle these moments well. What should a politician do, when they're at risk of losing control to a protester?
Clinton, Sanders Clash In Final Primary-Season Debate
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders squared off in New York Thursday night — ahead of that state's crucial primary on Tuesday. They exchanged sharp attacks.