Trump In Vermont: 'I Would Love To Run Against Bernie'
The Republican front-runner stopped in one of the most liberal states in the country for a raucous rally.
Politics & Government
Pastors Say Va. GOP Loyalty Pledge Creates 'Burden Of Fear' For Black Voters
Three pastors are suing the Virginia Board of Elections, arguing that a new rule requiring voters to pledge loyalty to the Republican Party before voting in the state's primary is discriminatory.
Is Obama's Hope For Better Fuel Economy Sputtering Out?
For a while, the president's plan for increasing vehicles' fuel efficiency worked; he said it would save money and reduce carbon pollution. Then came cheap gas, and the improvements have stalled.
Does The Road To Changing The World Go Through City Hall?
Political theorist Benjamin Barber argues that cities and city mayors are the key to bypassing political gridlock and solving many of our global challenges.
How Are Mayors Better Poised to 'Get Things Done'?
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says mayors are in a position to accomplish a great deal, because they're locals. They can see a city the way "people who are most in need of help see it," he says.
Obama Directs The Pentagon To Study Gun Safety
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to study gun safety in an attempt to field new technologies that make weapons safer. But the military services don't have any desire for safer weapons, and none of the technologies or products that already exist have found any acceptance among gun buyers.
How Florida's New District Maps Could Give Democrats An Edge
Republicans control the reins of power in Florida, but Democrats think the new maps will help them unseat some GOP incumbents both in Congress and in the state Legislature.
Hillary Clinton Outlines Plan To Address Autism
This week in Iowa, Hillary Clinton announced a detailed plan to address autism, including additional resources and research. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ron Fournier, a columnist for National Journal and father of a child with Asperger's syndrome, about the plan and the significance of a presidential campaign taking on the issue.
SuperPACs Are Not So Super In 2016
Outside groups were expected to propel candidates this year. But in the 2016 Republican primary, they are having little impact on who's up and who's down.
What You Need To Know About The Statewide Bond Referendum
North Carolina voters will soon decide on a $2 billion spending package. A statewide bond referendum will be on the ballot for the March primary.