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First lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

The Obamas And The White House's Slave Legacy

2:26pm July 26, 2016

by Leah Donnella

The Obamas have repeatedly used their platform to remind the public that the White House was built by slaves. Of course, not everyone is enthralled, or even convinced that this history is real.

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The Rise And Fall Of FOX News CEO Roger Ailes

2:09pm July 26, 2016

Ailes resigned last week amid allegations of sexual harassment. Biographer Gabriel Sherman joins Fresh Air to discuss the accusations, as well as Ailes' influence on political discourse in America.

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders wave after speaking at a rally in Portsmouth, N.H. earlier this month.

Mikulski, Lewis To Nominate Clinton; Sanders Could Play A Role

1:53pm July 26, 2016

Mikulski and Lewis have both broken down political barriers in their own ways, and now they will help Clinton become the first female major-party nominee

If Hillary Clinton wins the White House in November, then Bill Clinton would be the first man married to a U.S. president. He would also become the first former president to become the first spouse.

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'First Dude'? Why Bill Clinton Could Make A Powerful First Spouse

12:35pm July 26, 2016

by Mara Liasson

For Bill Clinton, a return to the White House could look much like his life does now as a former president.

Demonstrators held signs outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday in Philadelphia. On Sunday, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, announced she would step down as DNC chairwoman at the end of the party's convention, after thousands of internal DNC email

FBI Investigates Possible Russian Connection To Leaked DNC Emails

12:21pm July 26, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Hackers tied to two Russian intelligence agencies breached DNC computers in May, but whether the same hackers turned over thousands of emails to WikiLeaks is still under investigation.

The Democratic Convention May Be Too Funny For Comedy Writers

11:06am July 26, 2016

The writers of the HBO comedy Veep say truth can be stranger than fiction when it comes to politics. NPR's Don Gonyea and Democratic pollster Margie Omero also join the conversation.

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First Night Speeches At The Democratic Convention

11:06am July 26, 2016

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren had the headline speaking roles. But for many, Michelle Obama stole the show. A look at highlights from the opening night at the Democratic National Convention.

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Michigan Sen. Stabenow On Hillary Clinton's Long Political Journey

11:06am July 26, 2016

Hillary Clinton is set to officially be nominated Tuesday as the Democratic presidential candidate. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat from Michigan, says Clinton has been an inspiring figure.

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Are Russians Behind The DNC Email Leaks?

7:48am July 26, 2016

by Brian Naylor

As leaked emails from the Democratic National Committee rock that party's convention this week, federal law enforcement officials are investigating the hack and whether it was orchestrated by Russia.

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A Look Inside The Protests Around The Democratic Convention

7:48am July 26, 2016

by Jeff Brady

Outside the convention arena in Philadelphia, protesters unwilling to give up on Bernie Sanders' candidacy weathered a heat index that local officials say reached 109 degrees.

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