Sen. Lindsey Graham Is 'Having A Blast' As He Preps Presidential Run
Graham told NPR he knows he'll have to work to introduce himself to voters, despite his long tenure in politics.
Politics & Government
Romney, Putin In Action Over The Weekend
Ex-GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romeny went 2 rounds with boxer Evander Holyfield in a charity event. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin played hockey in a game showcasing retired Russian pros.
Political Postcard: Still Love For Bill Clinton In A Place Called Hope
Bill Clinton won Arkansas twice when he ran for president. The state's politics have taken a dramatic turn to the right since, but some in his hometown like the idea of Clinton as first gentleman.
Nemtsov Report Alleges Russian Military Forces Fought In Ukraine
A report begun by Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov before his murder in February has been published in Moscow. It makes detailed allegations about direct Russian military involvement in the war in Ukraine, which is something the Kremlin has always denied.
GOP Presidential Race Revs Its Motors At Iowa Dinner
The 2016 presidential race is off to a slow start compared to the last two cycles. But the activity is starting to heat up in Iowa, where official and potential candidates spoke at a GOP dinner.
After Baltimore And Ferguson, Major Momentum For Criminal Justice System Reform
There's an unusual bipartisan consensus in Washington on the need to overhaul the justice system. But there are competing proposals and, as one advocate says, "expectations are very high."
Week Of Damage Control For Jeb Bush And Hillary Clinton
It's been a tough political week for Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton on issues of Iraq and Clinton Foundation funding. Political editor Ron Elving talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the implications.
Red Tape Slows Control System That Could Have Saved Speeding Train
Investigators say the control network would have prevented this week's crash, and Amtrak vows to have it implemented by the 2016 deadline. But technical and bureaucratic hurdles are holding others up.
RedState Advises Less Meat-Throwing, More Substance In GOP Campaigns
RedState blogger Erick Erickson has asked Republican candidates at his conservative summit to focus on what they would do to shape the nation, rather than bash President Obama and each other.
She's Not A Candidate, So Why Do So Many People Have An Opinion Of Her?
Emily Farris is not running for anything and has no national profile or political aspirations. Yet, a quarter of GOP primary voters in one poll had an opinion of her. What's going on? Pseudo-opinion.