2016 Presidential Race

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Washington, D.C., on June 9. Although he didn't win the nomination, Sanders' grass-roots fundraising has broken records.

Will The Millions Of People Who Gave Money To Bernie Sanders Give To Democrats?

3:53pm June 16, 2016

by Peter Overby

Bernie Sanders has raised at least $209 million from small donors online while shunning big money players. Now, Democrats hope Sanders will share his fundraising list with down-ballot candidates.

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A CD-Rom containing two spreadsheets with names that New York City Board of Elections officials say were purged from voter rolls.

Why Voter Rolls Can Be A Mess

10:23am June 16, 2016

by Brigid Bergin

"We can't keep updated lists. It's just impossible to do that," says Michael Ryan, executive director of the New York City Board Of Elections.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks about the Orlando shooting at an event in New Hampshire on Monday.

Donald Trump Teases That He Could Buck The NRA On One Aspect Of Guns

4:30pm June 15, 2016

In a tweet Wednesday, the presumptive Republican nominee said he plans to meet with the National Rifle Association to talk about banning suspected terrorists from buying guns.

President Obama (L) and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) both responded to Donald Trump's comments on terrorism and gun control on Tuesday.

CHART: 7 Times Obama And Clinton Seemed To Be Reading From The Same Script

3:27pm June 15, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton and President Obama both came out swinging against Donald Trump and his response to the attack in Orlando. At times it seemed like they could be reading from the same script.

Colorado Democrats pack a gym at a Denver high school during caucuses on March 1, 2016. The crowds and long lines have led to calls for the state to move to an open primary system.

Politics & Government

Americans Don't Like Caucuses, But Replacing Them With Primaries Isn't Easy

5:00am June 15, 2016

by Megan Verlee

Americans strongly prefer primary elections open to all voters but it's tough to move away from caucuses and closed primaries even in states where there's lots of unhappiness with the current system.

Trump pauses with supporters after speaking at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Jan. 2, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss.

It's Trump's Birthday. If He Wins, He'd Be The Oldest President Ever To Take Office

8:31pm June 14, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Donald Trump is 70 today. If he were elected, he'd be the first newly inaugurated, over-70 president. But Hillary Clinton isn't far behind.

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the DNC is working to secure its network as quickly as possible. She's shown here in 2014.

Russian Hackers Penetrate Democratic National Committee, Steal Trump Research

5:28pm June 14, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The DNC says the Russian hackers had access to its computer network for more than a year, viewing and stealing files.

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Map: States with universal background checks on gun purchases

Here's Where Gun Laws Stand In Your State

5:09pm June 14, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Federal action on gun laws is unlikely. President Obama has again called for state and local governments to tighten them. Here's what those laws look like where you live.

Ohio voters at the polls in Cincinnati for the state's primary on March 15.

Amid Long Voting Lines And Claims Of A 'Rigged System,' Does My Vote Matter?

11:20am June 14, 2016

by Pam Fessler

This year's primaries have been filled with complaints about the voting process. The controversies raise questions about how confident Americans are that their votes will count in November.

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Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., on Monday.

Politics & Government

Trump Calls To Ban Immigration From Countries With 'Proven History Of Terrorism'

6:59pm June 13, 2016

by Scott Detrow

"The only reason the killer was in America in the first place is because we allowed his family to come here," Donald Trump said on Monday.