'Twas The Night Before Christmas, 2016 Presidential Politics Version
In senior Washington editor Ron Elving's re-imagined poem, the clatter is on the news — over polls showing "who's now the greatest."
Politics & Government
Election 2016: Who's In, Who's Out, And What's Trending
The filing period for candidates to officially declare their candidacy in North Carolina ended on Monday, giving voters a clearer picture of the political landscape for the 2016 election.
LISTEN: House Speaker On 'Decentralizing' Power And The Zen Of Sausage-Making
Paul Ryan became the reluctant speaker of the House after John Boehner resigned. Ryan has the unenviable task of trying to unify a fractious party. He sat down with reporters, including NPR.
Accessed Clinton Files Could Give Opponent's Campaign Valuable Details
Voter files play a central role in both a campaigns day-to-day operations, and their big-picture strategic decisions. The files also are very expensive and time-consuming to put together.
Jigsaw Puzzles And A Swear Jar: Democratic Convention Chief Prepares For Philly
Leah Daughtry is a preacher and a political insider. Her task: to build a temporary city for 30,000 people for next summer's national political convention.
Under One Roof, Divergent Views On 'Black Lives Matter'
As Liz Alston's family, ranging in age from 12 to 95, talks politics, sharp differences emerge in how the country — and especially young people — are responding to racial issues.
Analysis: Trump Tax Plan Boosts The Rich, Could Be A Drag On The Economy
The GOP presidential candidate's tax plan could cost the government $9.5 trillion in revenues over a decade — and be hugely regressive, according to a new analysis.
Spanish-Speaking Iowan Works As Interpreter For Presidential Hopefuls
Ernest Nino-Murcia came to America from Colombia when he was 6 years old. He didn't speak a word of English. Fast forward 30 years — he's on the stump in Iowa with GOP and Democratic presidential hopefuls acting as an interpreter.
Donald Trump Slams Hillary Clinton Using Crude Slang Term
Donald Trump used some colorful slang Monday night when describing Hillary Clinton's loss to Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic primary. Some are interpreting the Republican presidential candidate's language as sexist.
Encore: This Is Where Donald Trump Learned How To Beat The System
NPR looks back on Donald Trump's time in military school where he learned how to get ahead while playing by the rules. This story originally aired on Nov. 10, 2015 on Morning Edition.