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Politics & Government

Politics In The News: Trump On Immigration; Clinton's Emails

7:16am August 29, 2016

For the latest in political news, Renee Montagne talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

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Impeachment Trial Begins For Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

5:10pm August 28, 2016

The impeachment trial for suspended president of Brazil Dilma Rousseff has begun. She is scheduled to testify before the Senate Monday.

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Colin Kaepernick Is Just The Latest Athlete To Make A Strong Political Statement

5:10pm August 28, 2016

Newly retired New York Times columnist Bill Rhoden discusses NFL player Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand during the national anthem and past political activism by athletes.

The amoebas that can cause rare brain infections resemble white blood cells under the microscope.

A Young Woman Dies, A Teen Is Saved After Amoebas Infect The Brain

2:00pm August 28, 2016

In Florida, perfect timing and alert medical staff saved a teen from almost certain death. But in North Carolina, one young woman died of an amoeba infection after rafting at a popular tourist site.

Donald Trump speaks at Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride Fundraiser on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Promises Crackdown On Immigrants At Iowa 'Roast And Ride' Event

12:01pm August 28, 2016

by Clay Masters

At Iowa freshman Sen. Joni Ernst's motorcycle ride and barbecue fundraiser, Trump didn't attend the ride, but addressed participants in a much-needed bid to draw support from influential GOP leaders.

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Trump And Clinton Mudslinging Ensues, As Trump Sends Mixed Messages On Immigration

9:44am August 28, 2016

Linda Wertheimer and Domenico Montenaro look at the past week in politics: Trump and Clinton traded accusations of bigotry and racism, while Trump continued to struggle to define his immigration plan.

Donald Trump Tackles Immigration In Iowa 'Roast And Ride' Speech

9:04am August 28, 2016

Donald Trump takes his campaign to Iowa where he'll take part in a political fundraiser that merges a pig roast and motorcycles.

Since 2012, The Economy Has Changed — And So Has The Conversation

9:00am August 28, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Since the last presidential election, a growing economy has sent the unemployment rate plunging. That improvement has changed the political conversation, but it hasn't stopped worries about wages.

Theodore Roosevelt addressed a crowd from the back of a train at South Lawrence Train Station in Lawrence, Mass., in 1902.

What Should We Call This Kind of Presidential Campaign, Anyway?

6:00am August 28, 2016

by Ron Elving

One can easily imagine Hillary Clinton having some affinity with the "front porch" style campaign of the late 19th century, while Donald Trump personifies the "whistle stopping" style that came next.

Why Trump's Minority Outreach May Really Be About White Voters

5:08pm August 27, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has publicly tried to reach out to minority voters. But that outreach may really be aimed at improving his standing with suburban white voters.

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