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In a bid to bridge party divisions, Donald Trump formally endorsed prominent elected Republican leaders during a campaign rally on Friday, in Green Bay, Wis.

Donald Trump Endorses Paul Ryan, GOP Leaders He's Criticized

3:28am August 06, 2016

by Emma Bowman

After refusing to back the House speaker Tuesday, Trump took a step towards healing the party rift by issuing words of support to powerful GOP members who've sought to distance themselves from him.

Inconsistencies Call Melania Trump's Immigration Story Into Question

11:00pm August 05, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Questions about Melania Trump's immigration history in the U.S. have surfaced this week. Trump says she has been in full compliance with U.S. immigration laws. But some immigration experts question whether she had the proper visas while working as a model.

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Khizr Khan, father of Humayun S. M. Khan, who was killed while serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army, stands on stage with his wife during the Democratic National Convention on July 28 in Philadelphia.

Khizr Khan Says He Would Live This Week A 'Hundred Million Times' Over

11:00pm August 05, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Khan, a Muslim-American lawyer, was thrust into the spotlight after speaking at the Democratic convention about his soldier son who was killed Iraq in 2004.

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Iranians Deeply Divided Over U.S. Presidential Candidates

7:34pm August 05, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ramin Mostaghim, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times in Tehran, about how people in Iran view the U.S. presidential election.

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U.S. Economy Continues Growth Ahead Of Presidential Election

4:34pm August 05, 2016

by Scott Horsley

With new jobs numbers out Friday and the recent anemic growth in the GDP, NPR takes stock of the economy three months before the election.

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Week In Politics: Donald Trump's Ailing Campaign

4:29pm August 05, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution about the political news of the week.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

Asked About Black Friends, Clinton Says She's 'Blessed To Have A Crew'

4:02pm August 05, 2016

by Meg Anderson

In a rare outreach to journalists, the Democratic nominee spoke Friday at the joint convention for the National Associations of Black Journalists and Hispanic Journalists.

Top row, left to right: David Malpass, Howard Lorber, Harold Hamm; Bottom row, left to right: Steve Mnuchin, Tom Barrack, John Paulson

Trump Names Wall Street And Real Estate Titans As Economic Advisers

3:43pm August 05, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Donald Trump's list is heavy with successful Wall Street and real estate industry figures, but short of actual economists.

Dr. Christine Curry says Zika virus has been a "game changer" in obstetrics and gynecology.

Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida

11:54am August 05, 2016

by Sammy Mack

For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.

Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke talks to the media at the Louisiana secretary of state's office in Baton Rouge, La., on July 22, after registering to run for the U.S. Senate.

Former KKK Leader David Duke Says 'Of Course' Trump Voters Are His Voters

11:09am August 05, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The former grand wizard is running for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. Duke tells NPR that, based on polling by his campaign, he believes he'll be supported by more than 75 percent of Donald Trump voters.

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