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American Crossroads Turns Its Attention To Senate Races

5:20am May 02, 2016

Conservative groups are pouring money into supporting GOP races, in the fear Republicans lose the White House. Steve Inskeep talks to Steven Law, CEO of the conservative SuperPAC American Crossroads.

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Politics In The News: Indiana's Primary

5:02am May 02, 2016

by Cokie Roberts

There is another big presidential primary this week. Some analysts think the contest in Indiana could seal the deal for both parties' front-runners: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Will Smith entering the 102nd White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, April 30th in Washington, D.C.

Every Party But The Real One: A Night Chasing The #WHCD

7:23pm May 01, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Washington's biggest night has gotten big because of all the parties happening around the main event. A weekend of nerd prom excess could be seen as D.C. at its worst, or D.C. at its best.

Crowds Gather In Los Angeles For May Day Immigrants' Rights March

5:06pm May 01, 2016

Leslie Berestein Rojas of Southern California Public Radio has an update on the annual May Day march for immigrant rights. The march comes after Donald Trump visited the state, sparking protests.

10 Years After Immigration Protests, What Has Changed?

5:06pm May 01, 2016

Jose Antonio Vargas of Define American, Fermin Vasquez of the SEIU and Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies discuss the legacy of 10 years of activism for immigration reform.

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigns in Pennsylvania before the state's April 26 primary.

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With Primary Season In Final Stretch, Sanders Reports Slowed Fundraising

12:50pm May 01, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign reported a $26 million haul in April, far below his totals in February and March. Still, Sanders' donations have outpaced his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

People have lunch in the French Quarter at Latta Arcade in uptown Charlotte, N.C.

Republican Immigration Rhetoric Leaves Latino Population Feeling Disenfranchised

11:23am May 01, 2016

by NPR Staff

Although the Latino population is growing fast in Charlotte, N.C., it's not nearly as politically engaged. The GOP says they want their vote. But many Latinos feel alienated by the candidate options.

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An Iranian election official checks identities during a second round of parliamentary elections at a polling station in Shahriar district of Tehran, Iran on Friday.

Iran Parliamentary Election: Moderates, Reformists Make Gains, Fall Short Of Majority

11:15am May 01, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Supporters of President Hassan Rouhani fell short of a clear majority despite receiving the most votes. Analysts say the coming period will be combative, with many big issues decided by independents.

President Barack Obama speaks at the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday.

President Obama Has His Last Laughs At 2016 White House Correspondents' Dinner

10:08am May 01, 2016

by Emma Bowman

In eighth and his last correspondents' dinner on Saturday evening, Obama didn't pull punches with his fellow politicos — but he did pull a last-minute mic drop.

California Primary Weighs Heavily On Republican Race

10:04am May 01, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

California Republicans are holding their state convention this weekend. It's a chance for Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich to make their case to party leaders.

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