elections

Trump Makes First Public Appearance With Pence

5:04pm July 16, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appeared today for the first time with his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Pence brings a popularity with the base that could help Trump.

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Trump And RNC Raise $32 Million While Clinton And DNC Bring In $81 Million

2:52pm July 16, 2016

by Peter Overby

It's a big increase in Trump's fundraising but because of how the fundraising committees were set up, Trump's campaign only gets to keep a fraction of the money.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (right) introduces Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., during a campaign event to announce Pence as his vice presidential running mate on Saturday.

Donald Trump Introduces Mike Pence As His Running Mate

12:46pm July 16, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

"I've found the leader who will help us deliver a safe society and a ...really prosperous society for all Americans," Trump said. "Indiana Governor Mike Pence was my first choice."

President Barack Obama hugs Dallas Police Chief David Brown during a memorial service for the police officers killed in Dallas last week.

'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

12:00pm July 16, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Days of devastating events rooted in the tension between African-Americans and police prompt political leaders to speak frankly about bigotry and what they think should be done to stop it.

Indiana Reacts To Trump's Running Mate Pick Gov. Mike Pence

9:13am July 16, 2016

by Brandon Smith

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has been involved in Indiana politics for years. But lately, his reputation at home has taken a hit, even among Republicans.

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Trump Poised To Nominate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence At Republican National Convention

9:13am July 16, 2016

NPR's Linda Wertheimer takes a look at the week's big political stories with NPR's Ron Elving, including the vice presidential pick for the Republicans.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan needs to support his Republican Party, but he also needs to support its presumptive nominee Donald Trump without damaging his own attempts to make the party more inclusive.

elections

Trump Makes First Public Appearance With Pence

Trump And RNC Raise $32 Million While Clinton And DNC Bring In $81 Million

Donald Trump Introduces Mike Pence As His Running Mate

'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

Indiana Reacts To Trump's Running Mate Pick Gov. Mike Pence

Trump Poised To Nominate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence At Republican National Convention

'Rules Committee' Prepares To Establish Rules For Republican National Convention

Are Trump Supporters Nostalgic For A Fading White, Christian America?

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