How Presidential Debates Have Impacted Incumbents
All Things Considered examines past moments in presidential debate history and how debate have affected the incumbent president.
Politics
Debate Preview: Best Chance To Still Persuade The Persuadable
Tomorrow's debate may be President Trump's best chance to change the course of the campaign against Joe Biden. For Biden, it's a chance to dispel doubts voters may have about him and solidify a lead.
Status Of Trump's Tax Cases
A bombshell report from The New York Times comes as the president continues to fight in court against efforts by state investigators and Congress to gain access to his financial records.
At Senate Hearings, Coney Barrett Could Face Questions About Catholic Beliefs
Amy Coney Barrett is a devout Catholic and member of a charismatic group. Her Supreme Court nomination raises questions of whether the faith of a justice can or should influence their jurisprudence.
Trump, Inc. Podcast Host Weighs In On Trump Tax Story
NPR's Tonya Mosley speaks with Ilya Marritz, the host of the WNYC podcast Trump, Inc., about The New York Times report about President Trump's tax returns.
Democrats Say Trump Tax Returns Report Shows His 'Disdain' For Working Families
A New York Times story that purports to detail how little President Trump has paid in federal income taxes has handed Democrats what they hope will be a potent campaign message.
Brad Parscale, Senior Adviser To Trump Campaign, Is Hospitalized After Call To Police
Brad Parscale's wife told police she was concerned for her husband's safety. In July, Parscale was demoted from his role as the campaign manager of President Trump's reelection effort.
Young Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16 As 'The Logical Next Step' For Gen Z
Young people are known for taking to the streets in protest, but less so at the ballot box. An advocate, 19, from Los Angeles says lowering the age limit could foster a generation of loyal voters.
Pelosi Prepares Democrats For Rare Possibility The House May Decide The Election
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlined the once far-fetched scenario in a letter to Democrats this weekend and is calling for more financial support for battleground candidates.
D.C. Statehood Is A Civil Rights Issue For Young Activists
There is renewed energy around the push to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state. Much of that energy comes from young activists who see it as a civil rights issue.