Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Presidential Candidates Pledge To Undo Citizens United. But Can They?

6:00am February 14, 2016

by Peter Overby

It was a point of agreement between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at their last debate. It's also supported by some Republican contenders. But that doesn't mean it'll happen easily.

Obama Remembers Scalia As 'Consequential,' Vows To Appoint Replacement

11:43pm February 13, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama struck a somber tone, remembering the late-Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as a "towering legal mind" who influenced a generation, but made it clear, he intends to replace him.

Republican presidential candidates at the final GOP before the South Carolina primary on Saturday at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

Trump Accuses Bush Administration Of Lying About Iraq; Jeb Bush Defends Brother

11:34pm February 13, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia spurs debate over whether President Obama should fill the vacancy and what type of justice each candidate would nominate if elected.

Republican presidential candidates participate in a CBS News GOP Debate in South Carolina.

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On The Clock: Trump Gets The Most Talking Time In Tonight's Debate

11:07pm February 13, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

With the South Carolina primary just a week away, the six remaining Republican presidential candidates took the debate stage. Who got the most talking time? NPR had its stopwatch at the ready.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in 2011.

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4 Questions With NPR's Nina Totenberg About Justice Antonin Scalia

11:05pm February 13, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

NPR's legal affairs correspondent talks about about Scalia's life, legacy and what's next.

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The Senate Battle That Looms For Scalia's Replacement

10:37pm February 13, 2016

NPR's Domenico Montanaro discusses the upcoming battle on Capitol Hill on replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

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Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court in 2012.

Justice Antonin Scalia, Known For Biting Dissents, Dies At 79

10:16pm February 13, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Scalia was perhaps the leading voice of uncompromising conservatism on the Supreme Court. In his 29 years on the court, he achieved almost a cult following for dissents.

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Saturday at 79, is remembered by peers as a champion of the Constitution.

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Tributes Flow For Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

9:27pm February 13, 2016

by Maquita Peters

From descriptions calling him a "towering figure," to plaudits saying he was a staunch defender of the Constitution, conservatives and liberals alike remembered Scalia.

Get Ready For A Fight To Replace Scalia

8:41pm February 13, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Congressional Republicans are pledging to confirm no one President Obama appoints to the Supreme Court.

Over 1,000 Clinton Documents Released, Including 84 New Classified Emails

8:12pm February 13, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The latest batch of the emails from Clinton's controversial private server include 81 which had been redacted and upgraded to confidential classified status and three upgraded to secret status.