'I Will Never Let You Down,' Trump Tells National Rifle Association
The NRA endorsed Donald Trump at its annual conference, where the candidate made remarks. "The Second Amendment is on the ballot this November," he said.
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Week In Politics: Sanders Stays In, Trump Accepts NRA Endorsement
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Bernie Sanders' vow to stay in the Democratic race, and the very high unfavorable ratings for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Clarifies Position On Gun Control At National Rifle Association
Donald Trump addressed the National Rifle Association convention Friday. His past positions on guns have been far more liberal than the NRA.
Campaign Manager Defends Bernie Sanders' Vow To Remain In Democratic Race
Bernie Sanders has vowed to stay in the Democratic race until the last votes are cast, even though Hillary Clinton is beating him in the delegate count and votes. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jeff Weaver, Sanders' campaign manager, about the state of the Sanders' race against Clinton, and whether these divisions within the race will continue to deepen and ultimately damage the party in the long run.
Donald Trump Raises Funds To Pay Off Christie Campaign Debts
When the N.J. governor dropped out of the GOP presidential race, he endorsed Donald Trump. Thursday night, Trump returned the favor by raising money to pay off the Christie campaign's remaining debt.
Politics Podcast: The Team Goes Live!
Join the NPR Politics Podcast team for a weekly roundup of political news that was taped in front of a live studio audience. The team talks Democrats, GOP, and takes audience questions.
9-Year-Old Helps Shape Obama Administration's Approach To Science
The administration gathered feedback from students about what they want in STEM programs after Jacob Leggette encouraged the president to ask students their opinions at a White House science fair.
Do Democrats Want What Bernie Wants, Or Just What Bernie Has?
The "Nevada fracas" has created a media meme and a conversational focus for the conflict roiling the Democratic Party. This is because it encapsulates the grievances felt on both sides.
Does Old-School Political Advertising Work Anymore?
Donald Trump says he's rewritten the rules of media coverage and political advertising — he points to his primary victories. We examine whether that might be the case in the general election as well.
Donald Trump Likely Driving Latino Voter Registration Surge In California
California is seeing a surge of voter registrations among Latinos, including a number of voters who have become American citizens specifically to vote. Some have attributed this trend to Donald Trump's run for president.