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12:34pm Sep 21, 2018

National National Politics & Government

The Biggest Hurdle For Beto O'Rourke In Texas Is Turning Out Latino Voters

by Ashley Lopez

To win, Beto O'Rourke needs to change the Texas electorate. But voter registration data suggests Democrats aren't registering enough voters to offset Republicans' structural advantages in the state.

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1:52pm Sep 18, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Democrats Want FBI To Investigate Kavanaugh Allegations. It Likely Won't

by Tamara Keith

The Justice Department says, "The allegation does not involve any potential federal crime." That's ahead of high-stakes testimony scheduled Monday from Kavanaugh and his accuser.
Jacquelyn Martin / AP

8:12pm Sep 17, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Kavanaugh Allegations Recall 1991's Supreme Court Scandal, With Key Differences

by Nina Totenberg

Allegations of sexual misconduct against a Supreme Court nominee are familiar. But there are some key differences between the accusations against Brett Kavanaugh and those against Clarence Thomas.

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7:56pm Sep 12, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Poll: Midwest Abandons Trump, Fueling Democratic Advantage For Control Of Congress

by Domenico Montanaro

An NPR/Marist poll finds that as the president has waged a trade war, Midwestern voters have moved in big numbers toward Democrats less than two months before November's elections.
Jose Luis Magana / AP

11:17am Sep 04, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings To Focus On 6 Hot-Button Issues

by Nina Totenberg

Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face tough questioning from Democrats during his confirmation hearings this week on abortion, guns, investigating the president, national security and regulation

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5:03pm Aug 22, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Democracy 101: Court Sidelines Controversial Amendments, But For How Long?

This is part of our election-year civics series, Democracy 101. Click here to find more of our stories about important issue

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4:02pm Aug 14, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Democracy 101: North Carolina's Constitutional Amendments

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11:46am Aug 13, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Dems Tap Montgomery To Finish Unexpired State House Term

by Paul Garber

Forsyth County Democrats have chosen a Winston-Salem city councilman to fill the unexpired term of Ed Hanes in the North Carolina House.
John Minchillo / AP

10:59am Aug 08, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Ohio Special Election: 4 Lessons Both Parties Are Learning For The Midterms

by Domenico Montanaro

There were lots of takeaways from Tuesday's election, from whether Republicans should stand with President Trump or whether attacks on Nancy Pelosi work, to which issues really matter to voters.
Steven Senne / AP

2:51pm Aug 07, 2018

Books Books Arts Politics & Government

In 'Everything Trump Touches Dies,' Few Are Spared

by Tim Mak

Rick Wilson's book is the story of a Republican Party whose shift toward Trumpism left him furious — and a rant against those who have disappointed him — conveyed with biting, over-the-top writing.
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3:05pm Aug 01, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Despite Warnings From GOP Leaders, Trump Continues Shutdown Threats

by Kelsey Snell

Three times in three days this week, President Trump said he would force the government to shut down if Democrats do not agree to fund a wall with Mexico and make changes to immigration laws.
Evan Vucci / AP

11:15am Jul 27, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

This Election Is About 'Volatility,' And That Starts At The Top

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats want to push a health care message; Republicans had been planning to talk about tax cuts. But not much is breaking through, except Trump, who is top of everyone's minds.