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Vermont Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist embraces a supporter. Hallquist became the first openly transgender person to win a major party nomination for governor.

Politics & Government

A Big Night For Democratic Diversity, And 3 Other Primary Takeaways

10:22am August 15, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

For the first time, a transgender candidate won a major party nomination for governor. Plus, a possible new chapter in the #MeToo era; education as a major theme; and high Democratic turnout.

Activists from Concerned Women for America make a stop on their bus tour in Indianapolis, Ind., where Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly is facing pressure from the right as he prepares to vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh just weeks

Politics & Government

Kavanaugh Fight Puts Vulnerable Senators In A Tight Spot

9:57am August 15, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

The president's Supreme Court pick meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for re-election in red states while under intense pressure from activists.

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Vulnerable Democrat, Sen. Heitkamp Faces Tough Re-Election Bid

9:26am August 15, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Heidi Heitkamp is running an uphill battle in the increasingly red state of North Dakota. She's trying to defeat GOP challenger Rep. Kevin Cramer by emphasizing bipartisanship.

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U.S.-China Tariff Fight Keeps Some Cargo Ships Circling Destinations

8:17am August 15, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to Mark Szokyoni, executive editor of The Journal of Commerce about how the tariff spat between China and the U.S. affects cross-ocean shipping and logistics.

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Politics & Government

Politics In The News: Tuesday's Primary Results Roundup

8:17am August 15, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Vermont Democrat Christine Hallquist became the first openly transgender candidate nominated for governor by a major party. Minn. Rep. Keith Ellison won a primary despite domestic abuse allegations.

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Politics & Government

Hallquist Makes U.S. History In Her Vermont Gubernatorial Race

7:50am August 15, 2018

Christine Hallquist has become the first openly transgender nominee for governor of a major party in U.S. history. David Greene talks to her about her journey and the remainder of her campaign.

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Politics & Government

Trump Campaign Files Complaint Against Omarosa Manigault Newman

6:56am August 15, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to Bradley Moss, an attorney specializing in government transparency, about the Trump campaign's complaint against Manigault Newman, saying she broke her nondisclosure agreement.

After Trump Tariffs, Relations With Turkey Are At A Low Point

6:41am August 15, 2018

David Greene talks Amanda Sloat of the Brookings Institution about President Trump's recent hard-line stance with Turkey which sparked an economic crisis for the country.

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Morning News Brief

6:04am August 15, 2018

Four primary elections were held Tuesday. Now that West Virginia's House of Delegates voted to impeach the state's supreme court justices, the state Senate will decide their fate.

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Vermont Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, applauds with her supporters during her election night party in Burlington, Vt.

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Vermont Democrats Make History By Nominating Transgender Woman For Governor

10:32pm August 14, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Christine Hallquist is the first openly transgender candidate in the U.S. to win a major party's nomination for governor. Primaries were also decided Tuesday in Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin.