NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut about why, during the moments of silence observed on the House floor in memory of the Orlando victims, he walked out.
President Obama blasted Donald Trump Tuesday. He said Trump's call for a ban on Muslim immigrants to the U.S. would betray America's values and make the country less safe.
Federal action on gun laws is unlikely. President Obama has again called for state and local governments to tighten them. Here's what those laws look like where you live.
Lucy Flores was among the first endorsements Sanders made earlier this year, and his fundraising plea helped the former Nevada legislator raise over $600,000 for her competitive Democratic primary.
"I think the smarter way to go, in all respects, is to have a security test and not a religious test," the House speaker said. It's the second time in as many weeks he has criticized Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton used a dignified, restrained tone when talking about the tragedy. Donald Trump said he refused to be politically correct and repeated his call for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S.
Donald Trump has criticized President Obama for not saying "radical Islam." But Obama shot back: "Calling a threat by a different name does not make it go away."