Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Primary, Now Just Shy Of Clinching Nomination
Hillary Clinton stands on the verge of history, as she looks to become first woman to win the nomination of a major party with contests on Tuesday.
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For Clinton, Trump Is The Bully She's Trying To Punch In The Nose
The likely Democratic nominee eviscerated Trump in a speech Thursday. It was aimed not just as Democrats, but Republicans, as Clinton is set to take on Trump this fall.
Barbershop: What Does It Mean To Be 'Presidential'?
Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley, Jason Johnson of The Root, and NPR's Mara Liasson discuss the changing thoughts on how a president should behave.
How Should You Look At The Jobs Report? Try These Different Angles
The latest monthly jobs report showed a sharp slowdown in hiring. Economists, who didn't see the drop coming, suggest reasons ranging from a workers' strike to presidential politics.
#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump And A Gorilla, Walking Through A News Cycle
The GOP standard-bearer had lots of thoughts on the gorilla. Lots of thoughts. But it was a reporter who brought it up in the first place. It all equaled Internet, but who knows what it says about us.
Trump, Self-Proclaimed Outsider, Was New Jersey Political Insider
To further his business interests, the real estate mogul and casino owner made friends with politicians on both sides of the aisle in the Garden State.
In Down-Ballot Races, Some Democrats Try To Link Trump To GOP Candidates
With Donald Trump the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, both parties are considering his effect on other races. In California, Democrats hope to use his unpopularity to unseat one GOP incumbent.
Democrats Look To Tie Trump To Down-Races
What effect is Trump having on downballot Republicans? Democrats hope his nomination and a divide in the GOP can help them take back the Senate and even control of the House.
Politics Podcast: Trump University And Money To Vets Make It A Rough Week For Trump
The NPR Politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news, where they discuss Trump's rough week, possible VP selections and the big batch of primary states on June 7.
GOP Foreign Policy Hawks Pen Letter Opposing Trump's National Security Views
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Reuel Marc Gerecht, who signed the letter with other conservative foreign policy experts opposing Donald Trump's views on national security. Some conceded they would have to hold their noses and vote for Hillary Clinton. Gerecht is a senior fellow with the think tank, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.