2016 presidential election

Democratic vice presidential nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, held a town hall at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter, N.H., on Thursday afternoon.

Full Transcript: NPR's Interview With Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine

5:04am September 16, 2016

NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.

A portion of the Smithsonian's collection of memorabilia from the Republican and Democratic national conventions this year.

Smithsonian Collects Convention Memorabilia To Tell This Election's Story

8:05am September 01, 2016

by NPR Staff

Smithsonian curators shipped some 100 pounds of souvenirs from the Republican and Democratic conventions — "great objects that engage issues for 2016" — back to the American history museum.

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With New Campaign Leadership Comes A New Trump: Apologetic

10:50pm August 18, 2016

In his first speech since reorganizing his top campaign staff, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he regrets sometimes saying the "wrong thing."

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Covering Hillary Clinton, A Candidate 'Forged In The Crucible' Of Conflict

3:07pm July 27, 2016

As a reporter for The New York Times, Amy Chozick's beat is Hillary Clinton. But, Chozick says, it's hard to get to know a candidate who "has been so scarred" by her decades in the public eye.

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In Kaine, Clinton Gains A Swing-State Spanish Speaker

9:34pm July 22, 2016

Who is Tim Kaine, and what does he bring to the Democratic presidential ticket? NPR's Mara Liasson provides answers.

"Hillary for Prison" merchandise is a top-seller at the dozens of vendor stands outside of the Republican National Convention in downtown Cleveland.

Selling Merchandise Outside Of RNC, Politics Come Second

10:20am July 20, 2016

by Nathan Rott

People drove from across the country to Cleveland to hawk their wares to the throngs who've come to the Republican National Convention.

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U.S. Marine Corps veterans John Tiegen (left) and Mark Geist deliver a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday.

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FACT CHECK: The First Night Of The Republican National Convention

3:20pm July 19, 2016

by Scott Detrow

National security was front and center, with speaker after speaker — including Sen. Joni Ernst and Rudy Giuliani — bashing Democrats' responses to ISIS, immigration and the 2012 Benghazi attacks.

A sign welcomes visitors in downtown Cleveland days before the city hosts the Republican National Convention.

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Cleveland Preps For Partying And Protests During Republican National Convention

6:00am July 16, 2016

by Nick Castele

With extra police and "rock boxes" playing music for delegates and visitors, Cleveland's leaders hope to be ready for anything during next week's Republican convention.

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'Never Trump Is Nevermore': Anti-Trump Forces Fail To Force RNC Floor Fight

1:29pm July 15, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Anti-Trump Republican delegates tried to rewrite the convention rules to force a floor fight and oust Donald Trump as the party's nominee. Their effort failed by wide margins Thursday night.

The Quicken Loans Arena is decorated to welcome the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Some Trump RNC Delegates Surprised About Paying Their Own Way To Cleveland

7:51am July 14, 2016

by Lauren Chooljian

Hotel rooms can cost $300 a night for delegates, who also have to pay for their own travel and meals. Some are turning to crowdfunding sites to pay for their trips.