Politics

President Trump speaks to seniors in Ft. Myers, Florida, with a kinder, gentler message on the coronavirus.

Targeting Grandparents, Trump Tries Out New Compassionate COVID-19 Message

7:18pm October 16, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

As the campaign heads into the homestretch, Trump is testing out a new coronavirus message aimed at seniors, a key voting bloc that has given him poor marks on his handling of the pandemic.

So far, former President Barack Obama has mostly stayed away from the presidential campaign this year.

Politics & Government

Barack Obama Will Hit The Campaign Trail In Presidential Race's Final Days

7:15pm October 16, 2020

by Scott Detrow

Obama's first announced stop is Philadelphia. He has largely stayed out of the race, but he did deliver a blistering warning about President Trump during the Democratic National Convention.

Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter ban certain posts from its platform.

Politics & Government

Don't Censor! Stop The Hoaxes! Facebook, Twitter Face A Catch-22

6:05pm October 16, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

While Republicans accuse Facebook and Twitter of censoring free speech, one expert says the platforms should do more because U.S. voters are "more vulnerable to online disinformation" than ever.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday that the state will not allow people to openly carry guns at or near polling places on Election Day.

Michigan Bans Open Carry Of Guns At Polling Locations On Election Day

5:54pm October 16, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the directive Friday. It said the presence of guns "may cause disruption, fear or intimidation for voters, election workers and others."

A firetruck drives along state Highway 168 last month while battling the Creek Fire in the Shaver Lake community of Fresno County, Calif.

White House Reverses Decision And OKs Wildfire Aid For California

4:38pm October 16, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump has approved some $350 Million in wildfire recovery funds. A FEMA statement had said the state and local governments could handle the damage.

Assistant U.S. Attorney On Why He's Leaving DOJ After More Than 30 Years

4:07pm October 16, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Phillip Halpern, a former assistant U.S. attorney in San Diego, about his resignation from the Justice Department and what he sees as the politicization of the DOJ.

Voting Rights Groups Help Americans 'Cure' Rejected Ballots

4:07pm October 16, 2020

by Pam Fessler

More than 500,000 ballots were rejected in this year's primaries due to mistakes such as mismatched signatures. Voting rights groups are reaching out to affected voters to help them fix those ballots.

What Are The Presidential Candidates' Views On Foreign Policy?

4:07pm October 16, 2020

by Michele Kelemen

Foreign policy has taken a back seat in the campaign, but President Trump and Joe Biden have articulated clear differences in the way they see the U.S. role in the world.

The government shortfall for the fiscal year that just ended is far greater than was seen during the height of the Great Recession. The national debt now exceeds the size of the U.S. economy.

$3.1 Trillion: Pandemic Spending Drives The Federal Budget Deficit To A Record

3:18pm October 16, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

The government shortfall for the fiscal year that just ended was more than triple that of 2019. The national debt of $21 trillion now exceeds the size of the U.S. economy.

Critics say the president and his allies are using a disease experienced by more than 20 million Americans as a political weapon.

Experts Say Attack On Hunter Biden's Addiction Deepens Stigma For Millions

11:47am October 16, 2020

by Brian Mann

President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. called Biden "a crackhead." Researchers say that kind of humiliation puts many Americans with addiction at risk. Most people never get help because of shame.

Queue Listen Now