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The Week In Politics: Bernie Sanders, Clinton's Emails And A Trump (Non)Debate

7:13am May 30, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks with columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Washington Times columnist Charles Hurt about what to expect this week from Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

'Bikers For Trump' At Rolling Thunder Rally Endorse Donald Trump

6:16am May 30, 2016

Chris Cox, the head of Bikers for Trump, talks with David Greene about his decision to endorse the Republican Party's presumptive nominee. Trump spoke during Memorial Day motorcycle rally events.

Illinois General Assembly Works To Resolve Budget Impasse

5:15am May 30, 2016

by Amanda Vinicky

Fallout continues from the standoff between the Republican governor and Democrats — focused heavily on the future of unions. And Tuesday is a key deadline to see if a resolution can be reached.

Libertarian Party Nominates Former Gov. Gary Johnson

5:34pm May 29, 2016

At the Libertarian presidential nominating convention this weekend, the party picked former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. Donald Trump's rise in the GOP is giving more attention to third parties.

Gary Johnson Says Libertarians Offer An Alternative

5:14pm May 29, 2016

The Libertarian nominee for president criticizes both the Democrats and Republicans and argues that if he is included in debates and national polls he could bring in a significant portion of votes.

Trump Rolls Into Washington For Biker Rally

5:14pm May 29, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

The presumptive Republican nominee for president addressed Rolling Thunder, the annual gathering of motorcyclists, on Sunday. The group seeks to raise awareness of veterans' issues.

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Libertarian Party Set To Pick Its Presidential Candidate

9:54am May 29, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.

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Sen. Barack Obama, as Democratic presidential candidate, and former candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton appear together at a Women For Obama fundraiser New York, July, 2008.

Is Primary Rivalry Making The Democratic Party Stronger Like It Did In 2008?

9:06am May 29, 2016

by NPR Staff

It's not the first time we've seen a bitter end to the Democratic primaries. In 2008, divisive moments came through personal attacks. But back then, Clinton and Obama pushed similar ideologies.

Trump Becomes Presumptive Nominee; Clinton Faces Federal Charges Over Emails

7:52am May 29, 2016

Some establishment figures are showing their support for Donald Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee Thursday. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton still can't vanquish Bernie Sanders.

Guns Strike Emotional Chords For People On Both Sides Of The Political Debate

6:00am May 29, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been talking a lot about guns recently. But how much will that issue matter with voters in November?