elections

Week In Politics: Wisconsin Primary, 'Religious Freedom' Bills

4:26pm April 08, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Wisconsin primary and the flurry of "religious freedom" bills.

As Odds Of Contested Convention Rise, GOP Candidates Seek Colorado's Delegates

4:26pm April 08, 2016

by Megan Verlee

Colorado was supposed to be a sideshow in the Republican presidential race. But with the odds of a contested convention rising, suddenly presidential campaigns are trying to woo Colorado's delegates.

NPR's Don Gonyea spotted this poster at Bernie Sanders' Buffalo field office in New York. Sanders has often praised Pope Francis for his focus on economic inequality.

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Accepts An Invitation From The Vatican

4:03pm April 08, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Bernie Sanders plans to attend a Vatican conference about social, economic and environmental issues next week. Sanders says he's a "big, big fan of the pope" for "talking about the idolatry of money."

Bill Clinton Clashes With Black Lives Matter Protesters

7:12pm April 07, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bill Clinton sparred with protesters Thursday at a campaign event for his wife in Philadelphia. Clinton defended the 1994 crime bill that many blame for the mass incarceration of African-Americans.

Bill Clinton, seen here in New York last week, has been on the presidential campaign trail for Hillary Clinton.

Bill Clinton Gets Into Heated Exchange With Black Lives Matter Protester

7:00pm April 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Defending his 1994 crime bill to a protester, Clinton said: "You are defending the people who kill the lives you say matter."

Democratic Race Turns Negative As Sanders Questions Clinton's Experience

6:37pm April 07, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The Democratic presidential race has turned negative. Bernie Sanders now says Hillary Clinton isn't qualified to be president. NPR explores how the race, which has been relatively civil, got to this point.

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Mexicans set fire to an effigy of Donald Trump during Holy Week celebrations in Mexico City on March 26.

The View From Mexico On Donald Trump

6:29pm April 07, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico has reshuffled its top diplomats in the U.S. to counter what it says is rising anti-Mexican sentiment since Donald Trump detailed his plans to force Mexico to pay for a border wall.

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The site of Trump International Hotel, due to open in fall 2016 in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump's campaign announced he will open a campaign office in D.C. next week.

Trump Gets Serious About Convention Fight, Plans To Open Shop In D.C.

4:28pm April 07, 2016

by Amita Kelly

The campaign's increasing emphasis on the nominating process comes amid criticism that star power may not be enough to get Donald Trump a majority of delegates before the convention.

Voters line up to cast their ballots on Super Tuesday, March 1, in Fort Worth, Texas.

What Keeps Election Officials Up At Night? Fear Of Long Lines At The Polls

2:20pm April 07, 2016

by Pam Fessler

After voters at some sites in Arizona and Wisconsin had to wait hours to participate in their state primaries, officials around the U.S. are beefing up resources to ensure voting goes more smoothly.

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Officials Scrutinized Over Classified Information, But Rarely Found Criminal

2:11pm April 07, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

There's a long history of government officials getting FBI scrutiny for mishandling classified information. But prosecutors usually require bad intent or ulterior motives to bring a criminal case.

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