Politics & Government

Ted Cruz Hopes To Emerge As Viable Challenger To Donald Trump

4:30pm March 07, 2016

by Mara Liasson

With nominating contests in four more states on Tuesday, Ted Cruz is hoping to emerge as the one viable challenger to Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president.

Bernie Sanders Faces Criticism Over Comments On Race

4:30pm March 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders made some comments at Sunday night's Democratic debate that some viewers found to be racially insensitive.

'The New Yorker' Charts The Rise Of Black Lives Matter

4:30pm March 07, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Jelani Cobb, whose article in the New Yorker charts the genesis and evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Nancy Reagan Remembered As A Fierce Defender Of Her Husband

3:38pm March 07, 2016

by Kirk Siegler

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed Sunday, so preparations could begin for Nancy Reagan's funeral and burial. She died of congestive heart failure at her home in Los Angeles. She was 94.

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Sparks Fly Between Clinton And Sanders At Flint Debate

2:06pm March 07, 2016

by Ron Elving

The Flint, Mich., debate featured several similar moments when, without getting too nasty, Sanders managed to assert his presence and challenge the air of dominance Clinton has sought to project.

Two Spy covers feature Donald Trump, who was frequently criticized in the magazine by co-creators Kurt Andersen and Graydon Carter.

Politics & Government

Decades Later, 'Spy' Magazine Founders Continue To Torment Trump

1:12pm March 07, 2016

by David Folkenflik

No journalists have scrutinized Donald Trump more — or infuriated him more — than Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen during their days at Spy magazine.

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Pastor Max Lucado blogged about what he views as inappropriate behavior from a presidential candidate who calls himself a Christian.

Pastor Max Lucado Baffled Over Evangelical Trump Supporters

11:14am March 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

The prominent evangelical pastor talks about his recent denunciation of Donald Trump. He says he's puzzled as to why other evangelical leaders seem to give the Republican candidate a "free pass."

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Colin Powell: GOP Candidates 'Belittling' The Country And Presidency

8:15am March 07, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

In an interview with NPR, the former secretary of state reflected on the state of the GOP and the legacy of former first lady Nancy Reagan.

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Politics & Government

Politics In The News: Primary Season Continues To Heat Up

6:49am March 07, 2016

by Cokie Roberts

Michigan and Mississippi hold primaries on Tuesday. After a flurry of weekend voting, all of the key candidates picked up delegates. Steve Inskeep talks to Ben Domenech, founder of The Federalist.

Politics & Government

Republican Presidential Candidates Want A Michigan Win In Their Column

6:42am March 07, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Michigan is a state that has had its share of hard times in recent years. A lot of people voting on Tuesday in that state's primary were hit hard during the recession.