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Politics & Government

Delegates May Vote Their Conscience At GOP Convention, Delegate Says

2:25pm April 14, 2016

As the Republican Party grapples with its complex rules guiding the allocation of delegates to presidential candidates, Steve Inskeep talks to an unbound delegate from North Dakota, Curly Haugland.

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Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., have introduced encryption legislation.

The Next Encryption Battleground: Congress

2:14pm April 14, 2016

by David Welna

The top Republican and top Democrat on the Senate intelligence panel are floating a bill that would mandate cooperation in encryption cases, but critics say it creates a dangerous "back door."

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Politics & Government

Conflicting Interpretations Add To Mystique Of GOP Convention

9:24am April 14, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Most people assume that delegates to the GOP convention are bound, at least at first, to a candidate. The convention starts by rewriting the rules, so things could be done differently this year.

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Democratic Debate: Is Politeness Over? Here Are 4 Things To Watch

8:29am April 14, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton meet Thursday on the debate stage after recent testiness on the campaign trail.

Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Afghanistan in 2011 as part of a delegation.

Understanding Bernie Sanders' Foreign Policy Approach

6:00am April 14, 2016

by Scott Horsley

He's against the Iraq war, but not a pacifist and he sees foreign policy through an economic lens. Here's what you need to know.

What Does 'Trumpism' Mean For The Future Of The GOP?

5:38am April 14, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Consternation is growing among Republicans over Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The prospect of Trump as the Republican presidential nominee has raised many questions about the party's future.

Melania Trump in the spin room after the CNBC Republican presidential debate last October in Colorado.

An Atypical Political Spouse, Melania Trump Steps Into The Campaign Spotlight

6:37pm April 13, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

She's not a typical political spouse, spending most of her time at home caring for the couple's 10-year-old son.

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Hillary Clinton Addresses Civil Rights Group After Missteps With Black Voters

5:48pm April 13, 2016

by Tamara Keith

After some recent missteps with African-American voters, Hillary Clinton addressed a high-profile civil rights group Wednesday.

Oregon's Jeff Merkley Becomes First Senator To Endorse Bernie Sanders

4:51pm April 13, 2016

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president Wednesday in The New York Times. He is the first U.S. senator to endorse Sanders.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tries his hand at some racial humor at the 94th annual Inner Circle Dinner in New York.

When It Comes To Terms Like 'Colored People's Time,' Context Matters

3:48pm April 13, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Bill de Blasio's been getting dragged for joking about "CPT." Once more, with gusto: When it comes to terms like this, context matters. Who's saying it, where and to whom?