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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is adorned with a garland of flowers by members of his political party at their headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday, following a victory in the country's national elections.

Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu Nationalists

4:34pm May 23, 2019

It was a resounding victory not just for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but for his political party. Critics accused the party of using fear tactics amid rising Hindu nationalism.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., says if she becomes president she would only appoint judges and justices who would maintain Roe v. Wade.

Politics & Government

Kirsten Gillibrand Says If Trump Wants A War With America's Women, 'He Will Lose'

10:24am May 23, 2019

The New York senator and 2020 presidential candidate tells NPR's Rachel Martin that President Trump and some Republican legislators are taking the country in a direction it does not want to go.

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New Hampshire Voters Pose Harder Questions To Presidential Candidates

4:52pm May 22, 2019

by Jason Moon

With presidential candidates skilled at giving less-than-responsive answers to tough questions, some New Hampshire voters are upping their game and learning how ask harder questions.

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Protesters demonstrate against then President-elect Donald Trump outside the State Capitol building in Carson City, Nev., in December 2016 while Nevada's six Democratic presidential electors inside cast their official Electoral College ballots for Hillary

Nevada Poised To Become 15th State To Ditch Electoral College

12:06pm May 22, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The state Senate voted along party lines to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would give the state's six electoral votes to the winner of the presidential popular vote.

House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney, seen at a news conference in January, has been tight-lipped about her next political move.

Politics & Government

Liz Cheney's Choice: House Or Senate?

5:00am May 22, 2019

by Susan Davis

The Wyoming Republican is deciding between running for the Senate in 2020, or staying in the House where she has a chance to climb the leadership ladder.

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Politics & Government

Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg On Trade, Military Force And More

5:48pm May 21, 2019

by Tamara Keith

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, presidential hopeful Mayor Pete Buttigieg answers questions about everything from trade and the use of military force to love and marriage.

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Environment

Climate Change And Its Effect On The Australian Elections

4:26pm May 20, 2019

Australians headed to the polls this weekend. Some people ate sausages after.

A comedian wondered on Twitter: Does Elizabeth Warren have a plan to fix my love life? To the amazement and delight of many, the presidential contender promised to "figure this out."

Politics & Government

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Has A Plan For Everything — Including Your Love Life

1:25pm May 20, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

A comedian wondered on Twitter: Does Elizabeth Warren have a plan to fix my love life? To the amazement and delight of many, the presidential contender promised to "figure this out."

'I've Been Able To Bridge Divides' Says 2020 Democrat Steve Bullock

5:54pm May 19, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Montana Gov. Steve Bullock about his run for the 2020 Democratic nomination — and why he thinks he's best positioned to beat President Donald Trump.

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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Philadelphia Saturday.

Politics & Government

Biden Eschews Anger, Hoping 'Unity' Can Lift Him To The Presidency

4:50pm May 19, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

The former vice president, who saw Barack Obama win twice on a unifying message, is betting that will win out over anger. Will that be enough for Democrats, who feel they have good reason to be angry?