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Trump's Supreme Court List Might Reassure Conservatives, But Leaves Off Big Names

9:07pm May 18, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Trump promised to appoint to the high court the kinds of people the GOP base would be happy with.

In Ongoing Dance With Trump, GOP Pulls 'National Review' From Debate

6:45pm January 22, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

After the conservative magazine declared that it is "Against Trump," it was barred from a Feb. 25 presidential debate. The move shows how delicately the Republican Party is handling Donald Trump.

House Speaker John Boehner is yet again facing a backlash from conservatives over his approach in trying to avoid a government shutdown.

As Tea Party Again Aims For Boehner, GOP Leadership Rallies Around Him

4:09pm September 17, 2015

by Susan Davis

There are rumblings that conservatives want John Boehner ousted as House speaker for what they see as a lack of fight. But GOP leaders look ready to turn the tables on the insurgents.

Pope Francis speaks to crowds gathered Sunday in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

The Pope Is About To Weigh In On Climate Change. Not Everyone Is Happy

1:31pm July 10, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A number of conservative politicians have cast a dim eye on Pope Francis' statements on climate change. A teaching document coming out Thursday aims to make the environment a moral imperative.