Politics

Final GOP Debate Of 2015 Likely To Focus On National Security

5:45am December 15, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Republican presidential candidates were last on a stage three days before the terrorist attacks in Paris, talking about the economy. Since then, campaign issues have taken a sharp turn.

Are Americans Convinced Obama's Strategy Against ISIS Is Working?

5:07am December 15, 2015

President Obama says ISIS is rapidly losing ground in Iraq and Syria. David Greene talks to Democratic adviser Bruce Jentleson about whether the president is succeeding in assuaging Americans' fears.

Hugh Hewitt's Presence On Debate Stage Represents Larger GOP Push

10:12pm December 14, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Conservative journalists are playing in the GOP presidential primary debates by serving as panelists. It is a result of reforms pushed by the Republican Party in light of Mitt Romney's 2012 loss.

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Trump's campaign released a summary of his medical history on Monday.

Doctor: Trump Would Be 'Healthiest Individual Ever Elected' President

6:00pm December 14, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

A statement from the GOP presidential candidate's personal physician is full of hyperbole, calling Trump's blood pressure "astonishingly excellent."

In ISIS Fight, Obama Points To American Power Beyond Military Force

4:08pm December 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama says the U.S. and its allies are ratcheting up the military campaign against ISIS. But Obama says military force is just one aspect of American power. He points to the climate agreement in Paris as another example of American leadership.

U.S. Envoy Calls Deal An 'Important Start' In Fight Against Climate Change

4:08pm December 14, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Todd Stern, the Obama administration's climate envoy, who negotiated the climate deal in Paris. He calls it a "very important start" in the fight against climate change.

Politics In The News: French Elections; U.S. Presidential Polls

3:21pm December 14, 2015

France's anti-immigration party failed to win any regions. U.S. polls show GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump holds the lead nationwide, but Ted Cruz overtakes him as the front-runner in Iowa.

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Donald Trump listens to the crowd cheer during a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. Given Trump's recent comments, media organizations have had to grapple with how to cover his campaign -- and many have reached different conclusions.

How Should The Media Cover Donald Trump?

2:17pm December 14, 2015

by NPR Staff

The GOP presidential candidate's comments have prompted intense debates in newsrooms. For a glimpse of why, a panel of media leaders, including NPR's news chief, discuss the ethics of covering Trump.

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz appears at an Iowa summit hosted by a major evangelical group in July. He's now leading in the first-in-the-nation voting state.

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Why Ted Cruz Could Have A Real Shot At The GOP Nomination

9:28am December 14, 2015

by Arnie Seipel

He has taken the lead in Iowa, but the Texas senator's strength goes beyond just good poll numbers. And his path to the nomination would have to go through more than just one state.

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Next Week In Politics: Previewing The Republican Debate

5:24pm December 13, 2015

This week brings the first Republican presidential debate since the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino focused the race on rhetoric around security, ISIS, refugees and Muslims.