Politics

How Should Republicans Deal With Donald Trump?

4:14pm July 20, 2015

Donald Trump is rising in the polls and is getting all the attention when he delivers controversial speeches. A look at how the other candidates, and the Republican establishment, are responding.

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On the day that he announced his resignation, Richard Nixon ordered cottage cheese, pineapple slices and a glass of milk.

The Sad, Stately Photo Of Nixon's Resignation Lunch

11:49am July 20, 2015

by Dan Charles

A White House photographer captured the lunch that Richard Nixon ate before announcing his resignation. It's an unusual image of a humble meal as power is slipping away.

Sen. John McCain, a Republican from Arizona.

Politics & Government

Sen. John McCain: Trump Owes Vets, Not Him, An Apology

11:39am July 20, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stirred more controversy by lashing out at McCain, saying he preferred "people who weren't captured."

What Trump's Candidacy Means For The GOP

5:21pm July 19, 2015

The Huffington Post says it won't cover Donald Trump as a political story, despite his surge in the polls. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with The New York Times' Jeremy Peters about Trump's popularity.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.

Trump Doubles Down On McCain Criticism, Refusing To Apologize

3:56pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The GOP presidential candidate has touched a nerve with his remarks about the Arizona senator's war record, prompting the national commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars to call them "despicable."

Former Cuba Diplomat Feels Joy, Relief As Havana Embassy Reopens

9:35am July 19, 2015

The U.S. will reopen its embassy in Havana Monday. Wayne S. Smith was there when it closed in 1961. He was later in charge of the U.S. Interests Section. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Smith.

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Five Candidates, One Stage: Democrats Deliver Their 2016 Pitches

5:23pm July 18, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee all appeared together for the first time at a cattle call in Iowa on Friday. Each had 15 minutes to make a pitch.

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Trump Lashes Out At McCain: 'I Like People Who Weren't Captured'

3:37pm July 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The real-estate tycoon said the Arizona senator was only a war hero because he had been a POW. He also called McCain a "loser" for failing to win the White House in the 2008 election.

It could be a bumpy road ahead for Congress — not least because, well, they'll have to find ways to fund fixes for old, bumpy roads.

From Highways To Trade Deal, What Big Business Wants By Christmas

2:47pm July 18, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Business lobbyists say Congress has enough time left this year to pass significant legislation. But those plans could get tripped up by debate over Iran and over the budget.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to an overflow crowd in the Mutt's BBQ parking lot in Mauldin, S.C., after more than 500 showed up for his speech in Upstate South Carolina.

Can Walker Hit South Carolina's Sweet Spot?

11:29am July 17, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Wisconsin governor drew big crowds despite the heat and his own lack of sleep. He could have the right brand of Republicanism to appeal across the state.