Michigan Lawmaker Reportedly Concocted Fake Scandal To Cover Up A Real One
The Detroit News says that state Rep. Todd Courser sought to spread a rumor that he is homosexual to hide his extramarital affair with a female lawmaker.
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You're The Judge: Can The Job Market Stand Interest Rate Hikes?
On Friday, the Labor Department said the July unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent. If you had to choose, would you take that to mean the economy is too cool or too hot? Weigh the evidence.
Fact Check: Candidates Don't Tell The Whole Stories In First Debate
In the prime-time Republican presidential debate Thursday, the candidates bragged about their records as governors and in the private sector, but the facts didn't always add up.
It's A Wrap: Jon Stewart's Last 'Daily Show'
The host of the political satire program for 16 years ended his run with many of the personalities who had either helped him make the jokes or been on the receiving end of them over the years.
Inside Hillary Clinton's Debate Watch War Room
At her Brooklyn HQ, staffers huddled over their laptops making graphics and GIFs to respond to the Republican debates. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders ate pizza and live tweeted the GOP debate.
Influential Democratic Senator Will Vote Against Iran Nuclear Deal
Sen. Chuck Schumer, one of a small group of undecided Democrats being courted by the Obama administration, has decided he can't support the nuclear-control agreement.
Democratic Candidates Spend Debate Night Posting Reactions, Raking In Cash
Hillary Clinton's staff tried to counter the Republican candidates' comments in real time. Bernie Sanders posted his thoughts, too. Meanwhile Clinton was across the country at a big-ticket fundraiser.
Sen. Schumer Sees 'Serious Weakness' In Iran Arms Deal, Won't Back It
The next leader of the Senate's Democrats, New York's Chuck Schumer, says he won't vote for President Obama's Iran deal. It's a big blow coming from the most influential Jewish voice in Congress.
A Chicken In Every Pot And A Taco In Every Belly
An online food service offered a special promotion during last night's Republican debate: A free taco for every time Donald Trump said "Mexico," which turned out to be a platterful.
LIVE CHAT: Join NPR's Politics Team For The Republican Debates
The top 10 candidates, as determined by Fox, took the stage together for the first time at 9 p.m. ET. The other seven debated earlier, at 5 p.m. ET.