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Biden Responds To Trump Court Pick: 'Health Care Is On The Ballot'

7:19pm September 26, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Democratic nominee said the winner of the presidential election should select the next nominee. President Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his choice for the Supreme Court on Saturday.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at the Black Economic Summit at Camp North End in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. In a letter, nearly 500 national security experts have endorsed Joe Biden for president.

Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President

11:03am September 24, 2020

by Tom Bowman

In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signees, which include 22 four-star officers, state the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."

A woman, mourning the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, holds a sign at the Supreme Court that reads, "when there are nine," something Ginsburg said to describe when there'd be enough women on the court.

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Ginsburg's Death Is A Major Cultural Moment That's About To Upend Politics Again

7:00am September 19, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is vowing a vote for a potential Trump nominee will take place on the Senate floor despite McConnell not even holding a hearing for Obama's 2016 nominee.

Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Carol Kane, and Billy Crystal attend the 25th anniversary screening & cast reunion of "The Princess Bride" in New York City in 2012. Several cast members are reuniting for a virtual

Inconceivable! 'Princess Bride' Fan Ted Cruz Criticizes Cast Support for Dems

5:43pm September 07, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz — a "Princess Bride" superfan — expressed disapproval as the cast of the 1980s cult classic plans to reunite for a fundraiser on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Vice President Pence speaks on the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore.

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Fact-Checking 6 Claims Pence Made About Biden's Record In His RNC Speech

2:36pm August 27, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Pence warned that a Biden administration would threaten American freedoms and crumble the nation's economy. In making that case, Pence deployed several inaccurate or questionable claims.

Dr. Chris Hoover (left) and Dr. Connie Liu (right) walk through their home with their children Taro, 3, and Hiro, 4 months, in Gallup, N.M. On a short reporting trip across the Southwest, NPR met very different families and asked them the same simple ques

It's Been A Hard Year. 5 Families On How 2020 Will Shape Their Vote For President

11:29am August 26, 2020

The spread of COVID-19, the ensuing economic crisis and the reckoning around social injustice has made 2020 a year like none other. NPR wanted to know how these events might shape political choices.

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Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., gave a policy-driven and hopeful speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday.

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4 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Republican National Convention

7:17am August 25, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump promised an "uplifting" convention, but the first night painted an image of a dystopia that would take hold if Democrat Joe Biden is elected.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks in Wilmington, Del., during Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention. She spoke about her upbringing and her family and her background as a prosecutor.

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4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention

12:24pm August 20, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Kamala Harris used her prime-time speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Barack Obama launched a rare attack on his successor. And Democrats urged people to vote.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has significant support from Black voters, young voters, whites with a college degree and suburban voters.

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Poll: Biden Expands Lead; A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated

10:14am August 14, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The presumptive Democratic nominee now leads President Trump by 11 points. And more people are worried about the coronavirus, but 35% still say they won't get vaccinated when one's available.

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Just 40% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing and 58% disapprove, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.

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Poll: Trump Disapproval Hits All-Time High And He Trails Biden By 8

12:01pm June 26, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Just 40% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing and 58% disapprove, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading in a general election matchup.