Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Trump is expected to announce his VP pick before the GOP convention convenes

2:30pm July 12, 2024

by Sacha Pfeiffer

Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his running mate before the Republican National Convention begins Monday. It's a decision that could help shape the party's direction for years.

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Wyden is 1 of 2 Democratic senators who want DOJ to investigate Justice Thomas

2:30pm July 12, 2024

by Sacha Pfeiffer

NPR'S Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, about Democrats' call for an investigation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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If Biden dropped out, how long would it take a candidate to set up a viable campaign?

2:30pm July 12, 2024

by Sacha Pfeiffer

President Biden says he's staying in the race. But if fellow Democrats should persuade him to leave, what is the realistic timeline to stand-up a new campaign?

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Michigan voters share their views on Biden

10:36pm July 11, 2024

by Rick Pluta

Michigan Democrats are divided on how President Biden's recent debate performance will affect him. The unprecedented matchup between Biden and Donald Trump scramble any efforts to make forecasts.

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Republicans are trying to lose by less in key blue areas in Wisconsin

10:36pm July 11, 2024

by Maayan Silver

A state won by razor thin margins in the last two elections, Republicans are hoping they can "lose by less" in key areas that will help them flip the state back to red.

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Trump is distancing himself from Project 2025, but some in his circle have ties to it

10:36pm July 11, 2024

by Franco Ordoñez

Former President Trump and his campaign are working hard to disavow ties to Project 2025, the sweeping conservative plan led by the Heritage Foundation that seeks to transform the American government.

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Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

10:24pm July 11, 2024

President Biden, in a roughly hour-long press conference, doubled down on his decision to stay in the race despite growing calls from leaders and supporters that he should step down from the ticket.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks of 'existential' stakes for election at Greensboro campaign stop

5:04pm July 11, 2024

by DJ Simmons

Vice President Harris listed accomplishments from her and President Joe Biden's administration while encouraging supporters to go out and vote in what she calls the most important election of her lifetime.

Understanding the resurgence of jobs in America's 'left behind' counties

4:40pm July 11, 2024

by Tonya Mosley

David Madland of the Center for American Progress says new, “good” jobs are on the rise, but many of the workers don’t realize it’s a result of Biden’s new industrial policies.

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Biden campaign rushes to convince Senate Democrats that Biden can win

4:00pm July 11, 2024

Senate Democrats met Thursday with top campaign staff to President Biden in an effort to allay concerns about Biden's ability to lead.