Rethinking The Presidential Debate
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic and Republican communications strategists Anita Dunn and Beth Myers about proposals to change the way we organize presidential debates.
Politics & Government
Obama Mourns Charleston Victims, But Laments 'Politics' Of Gun Control
After a shooting at a Charleston, S.C., church left nine dead, President Obama noted, "Mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries," but tighter gun controls in the U.S. were unlikely.
Predictably, Democrats, Republicans Don't Agree On Charleston Causes, Solutions
The shooting at a historically black church in Charleston briefly put a pause on the campaign. But eventually politics crept back in, and both sides, as usual, took different lessons from the tragedy.
Leaving Brooklyn, Bernie Sanders Found Home In Vermont
Sanders grew up a city kid, dreaming of a life in the Green Mountain State. Now, a friend says, "I think he needs his fix of Vermont."
Courted By Candidates, Faith Voters Say They Want To Hear More
Attendees of the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference say they want to hear the candidates talk about higher education, defense and gun rights.
Sen. Tim Scott: Charleston Shooting Was 'A Crime Of Hate'
Sen. Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina, shares his thoughts on the shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.
European Union Leaders Hold Last-Minute Talks To Keep Greece From Default
It's crunch time again in the eurozone debt negotiations. Greece probably won't be able to pay back a bailout loan by the end of the month, as the country refuses to reform its pension system.
Obamacare Repeal Would Add Billions to Deficit
A new report adds to the debate over the economic impact of the Affordable Care Act in advance of a much-awaited Supreme Court ruling.
Guilford County Reduces Property Taxes With New Budget
Guilford County residents will pay less in property taxes next year under the spending plan passed Thursday by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. The budget was approved 5-4 along party lines.
Settlement Reached To Overhaul Mississippi Juvenile Courts
The Justice Department deal follows a scathing report that uncovered systemic violations of due process rights of young people.