He Was Born Republican Royalty, But 'Jebcito' Is From Miami
Jeb Bush grew up in Texas, summered in Maine and went to prep school in Massachusetts. But the place he and his family chose to put down roots was Miami.
Politics & Government
Charleston, S.C., Mayor Says Shooting Is 'Impossible To Digest'
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley about the shootings at a historic black church on Wednesday. He says it is the saddest day in his 40 years as mayor.
In-Person Vote Without Photo ID Approved By NC Lawmakers
Legislation dropped quickly on the General Assembly by Republican leaders and approved would allow some North Carolina residents to legally vote in person even without photo identification.
Congress Breathes Life Into President's Fast-Track Trade Plan
In a close vote, the House approved fast-track authority, but the fate of the trade measure is still to be determined.
#TBT: White House Hopefuls Be Jammin'
The country may have serious problems, but we apparently do not want a president who takes himself (or herself) too seriously.
Federal Reserve Delays Hike Of Low Interest Rates
After a two-day meeting with policymakers adjourned Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the economy is moving in the right direction but continues to recover.
Haitians Face Deportation From Dominican Republic As Deadline Nears
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Michele Wucker, author of Why the Cocks Fight: Dominicans, Haitians, and the Struggle for Hispaniola, about the tensions between Dominicans and Haitians since 1929.
Bernie Sanders 'Stunned' By Large Crowds Showing Up For Him
"I mean, I had to fight my way to get into the room," presidential candidate Sanders said of a recent event in Minnesota that drew an estimated 5,000 people. "Standing room only."
How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left
Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.
Fact Check: Could Jeb Bush Really Grow GDP At 4 Percent? It's Hard To See How
The Republican candidate says he can create 4 percent GDP growth as president, but there's little evidence that a president really can cause that kind of growth alone.