Politics

General Election Polls Show Tightening Race Between Trump, Clinton

4:28pm May 23, 2016

Polling shows a tightening race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in head-to-head matchups. Bernie Sanders shows more strength against Trump in such polls, but there are important caveats.

Hillary Clinton takes a selfie with campaign supporters after her address at a campaign rally at La Gala last week in Bowling Green, Ky.

Why You Should Take A Deep Breath Before Reading The Latest Trump-Clinton Polls

1:33pm May 23, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

It's hyperventilate-over-polls season. Here's some perspective to calm you down.

Politics & Government

Evolution Or Expediency? Clinton's Changing Positions Over A Long Career

12:11pm May 23, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Her positions on issues from trade to same-sex marriage have changed. Critics say it's often because of political expediency, while supporters insist she learns and adapts to new circumstances.

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Politics In The News: Sanders Presses On In Democratic Contests

5:25am May 23, 2016

Tensions between Bernie Sanders' and Hillary Clinton's camps continue to simmer. David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review.

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Beyond Scandalous Selfies: Documenting Anthony Weiner's Downfall

3:45am May 23, 2016

by NPR Staff

A new documentary shows the rise and fall of the former congressman with unimaginable access. Co-directors Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg explain how they got the story.

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Clinton And Trump Face Off On The Matter Of Gun Violence

5:00pm May 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton took on Donald Trump over the issue of guns at an event hosted by the Trayvon Martin Foundation in Florida on Saturday night. Now, Trump is defending his position.

E.O. Wilson Goes To Washington

5:00pm May 22, 2016

by Andrea Seabrook

The Pulitzer Prize winner, who's known as the "father of biodiversity," is a scientific superstar. But now he's trying to convince Congress to set aside half the earth as wilderness.

Barbershop: Megyn Kelly And Trump, Sanders Supporters, And Spouses In The Campaign

4:36pm May 22, 2016

NPR's Mara Liasson, John Nichols of The Nation, and Mona Charen of National Review discuss the latest on the presidential campaigns.

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Clinton Uses Florida Platform To Talk To Mothers Who've Lost Children To Gun Violence

8:13am May 22, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Gun control will likely be an important topic in the general election. On Saturday, Hillary Clinton spoke to mothers who have lost children to gun violence at an event in Florida.

Corporate Funds Pledged For Republican Convention Under Fire

6:02am May 22, 2016

by Peter Overby

Some groups are putting pressure on corporations that have pledged money for the Republican convention saying it would help promote Donald Trump and compromise their policies against discrimination.