Politics

The Making of Trump: Character in the 2016 Election

9:08am September 04, 2016

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular presidential candidates in modern history. For Trump, it's the hyperbole that gets him into trouble.

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Germany's Anti-Immigrant Party Challenges Angela Merkel For Re-Election

9:00am September 04, 2016

Germany's Angela Merkel faces a tough regional election today — that could see the anti-migrant Alternative for Germany party winning her political home state.

Trump Continues Black Outreach Efforts By Campaigning At Detroit Church

9:00am September 04, 2016

So far, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been speaking to largely white crowds when he asks African-Americans to vote for him. This weekend, Trump met with black voters in Detroit.

The Making of Clinton: Character in the 2016 Election

9:00am September 04, 2016

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular candidates in modern history. For Clinton, it's the way she seems to protect her privacy at all costs.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 22.

Has Donald Trump Permanently Altered The Republican Party's DNA?

6:00am September 04, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Many of Donald Trump's policy proposals stray from the traditional GOP playbook, and his unorthodox ways have a lot of Republicans asking big questions about their party's future.

Disabled And Fighting For The Right To Vote

6:00am September 04, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Tens of thousands of Americans with disabilities have lost their voting rights, often after a court assigns them a legal guardian. Now, some of those affected are petitioning to get back those rights.

U.S. President Barack Obama disembarks from Air Force One upon his arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

G-20 Confrontation: U.S., China Have Tense Exchange On The Tarmac Ahead Of Summit

8:09pm September 03, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Chinese and U.S. officials get into a shouting match on the tarmac, seemingly over where reporters traveling with President Obama could stand as he was exiting Air Force One.

Voting Restrictions Won't 'Make America Great Again'

6:20pm September 03, 2016

by Mary C. Curtis

Donald Trump's outreach to African-Americans can't erase his and the GOP's support for tactics that disenfranchise or discourage black voters, writes Mary Curtis in this commentary.

Trump Visits Detroit Black Church In Outreach Effort

5:17pm September 03, 2016

Donald Trump campaigned in Detroit Saturday as part of his effort to gain support from African-American voters, who so far have shown low levels of support.

Even trying to discredit the idea that Hillary Clinton is in poor health may make the problem worse.

The Clinton Health Rumors Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon. Here's Why

3:42pm September 03, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

How do you undo rumors and conspiracy theories? Research suggests that it's really, really hard — it may be that letting go of a conspiracy theory means letting go of who you think you are.