Donald Trump Tackles Immigration In Iowa 'Roast And Ride' Speech
Donald Trump takes his campaign to Iowa where he'll take part in a political fundraiser that merges a pig roast and motorcycles.
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Since 2012, The Economy Has Changed — And So Has The Conversation
Since the last presidential election, a growing economy has sent the unemployment rate plunging. That improvement has changed the political conversation, but it hasn't stopped worries about wages.
What Should We Call This Kind of Presidential Campaign, Anyway?
One can easily imagine Hillary Clinton having some affinity with the "front porch" style campaign of the late 19th century, while Donald Trump personifies the "whistle stopping" style that came next.
Why Trump's Minority Outreach May Really Be About White Voters
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has publicly tried to reach out to minority voters. But that outreach may really be aimed at improving his standing with suburban white voters.
Ben Carson Supports Trump's Outreach To African-Americans
Donald Trump met with black and Latino supporters this week to try to gain favorability among minority voters. Former presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson was in that meeting and supports Trump.
In A Change Of Tone, Trump Reaches Out To Black And Hispanic Voters
In an effort to reach out to minority voters, Trump met with a group of Black and Hispanic leaders on Thursday. Scott Simon speaks with Pastor Mark Burns, who's supported Trump since the primaries.
Felons' Rights Restored, Early Voting And Other Voting Law Changes This Week
Voting laws have been getting a lot of attention recently and more twists and turns can be expected before the election in November. Here's an update on challenges that saw movement this week.
Trump's Many Shifts On Immigration Confuse Supporters And Opponents
After launching his presidential campaign with promises to deport millions of immigrants in this country illegally, Donald Trump has taken positions on the issue that have confused people.
Week In Politics: Trump Shifts On Immigration Policy
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times about Donald Trump's shift on immigration and Hillary Clinton's speech linking Trump to white supremacists.
Suburban Women Key To Victory In Pennsylvania Senate Race
GOP Sen. Pat Toomey and his Democratic opponent, Katie McGinty, are battling it out in the Philadelphia-area suburbs.