Politics & Government

What Does 'Trumpism' Mean For The Future Of The GOP?

5:38am April 14, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Consternation is growing among Republicans over Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The prospect of Trump as the Republican presidential nominee has raised many questions about the party's future.

Melania Trump in the spin room after the CNBC Republican presidential debate last October in Colorado.

An Atypical Political Spouse, Melania Trump Steps Into The Campaign Spotlight

6:37pm April 13, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

She's not a typical political spouse, spending most of her time at home caring for the couple's 10-year-old son.

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Hillary Clinton Addresses Civil Rights Group After Missteps With Black Voters

5:48pm April 13, 2016

by Tamara Keith

After some recent missteps with African-American voters, Hillary Clinton addressed a high-profile civil rights group Wednesday.

Oregon's Jeff Merkley Becomes First Senator To Endorse Bernie Sanders

4:51pm April 13, 2016

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president Wednesday in The New York Times. He is the first U.S. senator to endorse Sanders.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tries his hand at some racial humor at the 94th annual Inner Circle Dinner in New York.

When It Comes To Terms Like 'Colored People's Time,' Context Matters

3:48pm April 13, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Bill de Blasio's been getting dragged for joking about "CPT." Once more, with gusto: When it comes to terms like this, context matters. Who's saying it, where and to whom?

Brewers in North Carolina are planning to donate all of the profits from a new beer to two groups that work on behalf of the LGBT community.

'Don't Be Mean' Beer: 36 N.C. Breweries Sign Up To Sell Brew Aimed At HB2

2:59pm April 13, 2016

by Bill Chappell

North Carolina's HB2 law has sparked an ACLU lawsuit and prompted calls for boycotts. Inside the state, beer brewers say the law doesn't represent them.

Politics & Government

The Real Story Behind HBO's 'Confirmation' From The NPR Reporter Who Broke The Story

1:36pm April 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Nina Totenberg broke Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Supreme Court Justice candidate Clarence Thomas in 1991. She reflects on the climate then and how she was "pilloried" for it.

Bernie Sanders Picks Up First Endorsement From A Senate Colleague

10:48am April 13, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley has backed Sanders, which could help him in Oregon's May 17 primary. Hillary Clinton has far more endorsements from Congress — a big part of her superdelegate lead.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan Rules Himself Out As A Possible Republican Nominee

7:52am April 13, 2016

As part of a campaign to unify the GOP, Ryan said he would not be a presidential alternative. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo of Kansas about whether Ryan could still be persuaded.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan Rules Out 2016 Presidential Bid

5:42am April 13, 2016

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's "going to rule himself out of the presidential race and put this to rest once and for all." The speaker has repeatedly, publicly denied any interest in the office or the possibility of a "dark horse" run at a contested GOP convention in Cleveland.

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