Reince Priebus: GOP 'In Much Better Shape' Than 4 Years Ago
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, about what the primaries say about the party compared to 2012.
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Election 2016 Calendar: Primaries And Caucuses
After more than 10 months of campaigning, caucuses and primaries have begun around the country.
Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?
A top education analyst says the U.S. probably could get some more people through college by footing the bill, and it would probably pay for itself. But it isn't an open-and-shut case.
Cruz On Trump Lawsuit Threat: Bring It On
With the GOP's South Carolina primary days away, the Republican rivals have traded heated threats over an ad run by the Cruz campaign that paints Trump as pro-choice.
Iran To Countries Capping Oil Output: Good For You! But Not For Us
Iran applauded the effort led by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze oil production at January levels. But it would not commit itself to participating in plans to cap oil output to drive up prices.
Democratic Candidates Look To Capture Diverse Base In Nevada
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political analyst Jon Ralston ahead of the Nevada Democratic caucuses this weekend.
Republicans Back Away From Initial Calls To Block Obama Supreme Court Nominee
The fight over who will nominate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's successor intensified Tuesday after President Obama said he intended to nominate the next justice. But on Wednesday, Senate Republicans seemed to back away from initial calls for the next president to name Scalia's successor.
Top Wonks Take Aim At Sanders Economic Estimates
Top economists are questioning the Sanders economic agenda. So do their opinions make a difference?
Obama: Supreme Court Nominee Fight Is An Extension Of Partisan Trench Warfare
President Obama says he'll nominate a successor to the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. And he challenges Senate Republicans not to deny that nominee a fair hearing and a timely vote.
Trump Opponents Try To Build Property Rights Into A S.C. Primary Issue
A campaign ad by Sen. Ted Cruz is using Donald Trump's support of eminent domain – when the government takes private land for public or commercial use – against him.