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How President Trump And His Democratic Rivals Are Balancing Crisis And Campaigning
President Trump is trying to manage a national crisis in a re-election year. But how is that message coming across, and how are his democratic rivals also trying to influence voters at this time?
States Consider Expanding Vote-By-Mail As Coronavirus Collides With Elections
With coronavirus worries, election officials are scrambling to assure voters they can still safely participate in upcoming primaries. One way is to vote from home, which has its own challenges.
Candidates Face A Twin Challenge: The Crisis And The Campaign
President Trump and the Democrats running to replace him are facing the task of communicating to the public constructively, while also serving their shared goal of winning votes.
Louisiana Delays April Presidential Primary Over Viral Outbreak
Louisiana is postponing its primary vote in April due to the coronavirus outbreak. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Louisiana Secretary of State R. Kyle Ardoin about the decision.
Louisiana Postpones Presidential Primary Over Coronavirus Fears
Louisiana is pushing back its presidential primary, from April 4 to June 20. It's the first state to postpone elections over coronavirus risks.
FBI Surveillance Measures Appear Likely To Expire With GOP Opposition
A failure of sufficient support from President Trump and his allies in the Senate may mean that surveillance tools called essential by the Justice Department could expire this weekend.
Joe Biden Delivers Speech Criticizing Trump Administration On Coronavirus Response
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gives a speech about coronavirus policy from his home state of Delaware. Here's a recap of what he says.
Biden, Sanders Slam Trump Administration For Coronavirus Response
Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed that, if elected, his administration would "lead by science." Sen. Bernie Sanders urged President Trump to declare a national emergency.
Sanders Offers Biden A Path To Win Over His Movement
Joe Biden invited his opponent's supporters to join him. Bernie Sanders responded with a road map and challenge for the front-runner to meet at the next debate.