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Politics In The News: Race For Delegates Heats Up

5:31pm March 28, 2016

Bernie Sanders won Democratic contests in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington over the weekend. Rachel Martin talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and Ben Domenech, co-founder of The Federalist.

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Georgia Governor Set To Veto 'Religious Liberty' Bill. Here's Why

5:24pm March 28, 2016

by Elly Yu

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced his plan to veto a bill of religious exemptions, which would have protected opponents of same-sex marriage. Businesses played a huge role in the debate.

Supporters cheer for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders during a rally in Seattle.

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Politics Podcast: Bernie Wins Big On Saturday

5:21pm March 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team is back with a quick take to talk about Bernie Sanders' big wins this weekend in the Alaska, Hawaii and Washington caucuses.

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After Big Wins In The West, Sanders' Path Is Steep But Not Impossible

4:04pm March 28, 2016

The senator had a big weekend, sweeping caucuses in Washington state, Hawaii and Alaska. The NPR Politics podcast takes a look at the delegate math and lays out the path ahead for Sanders.

Likely delegate totals after the March 26 Democratic caucuses in Washington State, Alaska and Hawaii.

Despite The Math, Bernie Sanders Has Already Won

6:32pm March 27, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Bernie Sanders won sweeping victories Saturday and more are sure to come over the next couple months. Can he win the nomination? And is that what really even matters?

Judge Merrick Garland is introduced by President Obama as his nominee for the Supreme Court at the White House on March 16, 2016.

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Why Garland's Judicial Record Slips Through Critics' Fingers

6:07pm March 27, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has a long list of past opinions, but the court he's sat on for nearly two decades has rarely weighed in on big controversial issues.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a campaign rally on March 23 in Los Angeles.

Bernie Sanders Projected To Win Caucuses In Washington, Alaska

6:40pm March 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The Associated Press has called both states for the Vermont senator. Washington's 101 pledged delegates make it Saturday's biggest prize. Democrats are also caucusing in Hawaii.

Barbershop: Protests And Donald Trump

6:35pm March 26, 2016

Farm worker activist Dolores Huerta and Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld talk about the reasons people are protesting Donald Trump, and what difference it makes.

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders smiles as a bird lands on his podium when he addresses the crowd during a rally at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Friday.

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Bird Visits Bernie Sanders Rally, Sparks Delight On Twitter

4:14pm March 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

In a case of life imitating sketch comedy, Portland, Ore., put a bird on it on Friday. And Twitter went wild.

'Goldwater Girl': Putting Context To A Resurfaced Hillary Clinton Interview

10:37am March 26, 2016

A 1996 NPR interview with Clinton has been getting renewed attention on social media. She says her political beliefs stem from a different kind of conservatism and her political beliefs have changed.

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