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In a frame grab made from AFPTV footage, Edward Snowden speaks from an unidentified location in October 2013.

What Edward Snowden On Twitter Could Mean For The Presidential Race

8:00am September 30, 2015

by Scott Detrow

The former NSA contractor was up to more than 600,000 followers hours after joining Twitter. His presence on the social-media platform could mean domestic surveillance makes a campaign comeback.

Bipartisan Criminal Justice Overhaul Proposal Expected As Soon As Thursday

9:05pm September 29, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

A group of Democratic and Republican senators is finalizing a bill that would make major changes to the justice system. The idea has support from surprise backers like Koch Industries and the ACLU.

Congressman Steals Pope Francis' Water, Brags About It

7:59pm September 26, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Brady eyed Pope Francis' water during the pontiff's congressional address. When Francis left it, Brady took it, brought it back to his office and drank it.

Pope Francis reads from his prepared remarks as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress.

The 1 Line Pope Francis Left Out Of His Speech

4:22pm September 24, 2015

by Peter Overby

The pope spoke for 51 minutes before Congress and read his speech verbatim from prepared remarks. That is, except for one line he omitted about politics not being "a slave to the economy and finance."

Everybody loves Francis. But not everybody agrees with him.

How Pope Francis Clashes With Both Democrats And Republicans, In 1 Graphic

8:05pm September 22, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The popular pope has challenged U.S. political orthodoxy — on both sides of the aisle.

Hillary Clinton asks protesters opposed to the Keystone XL oil pipeline to stop disrupting her campaign event Friday in Portland, Maine.

As Pope Lands, Hillary Clinton Says She Opposes Keystone XL Pipeline

5:39pm September 22, 2015

by Tamara Keith

After months of hedging, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came out against the Keystone XL pipeline. She did so as much of the media attention was focused on Pope Francis' landing.

Ted Cruz has strong views on abortion. Americans tend to be more ambivalent.

Despite Constant Debate, Americans' Abortion Opinions Rarely Change

2:18pm September 21, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

While Planned Parenthood weathers attacks and a potential government shutdown looms, Americans are deeply ambivalent on abortion.

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cheer as she arrives at the state's annual Democratic convention Saturday in Manchester, N.H.

New Hampshire Democrats Unite In Cry For More Debates

2:09pm September 21, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders took the stage, hecklers at the state's Democratic Party convention on Saturday interrupted the DNC head, who has been criticized for not adding more debates.

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Benjamin Purdy, 20, wants the next president to focus on prison reform. He says jailing non-violent drug offenders is "sucking so much money out of our budget."

Generation Disappointed: Millennials Want More From Politics

7:03am September 19, 2015

by Asma Khalid

Despite a campaign season that so far has been dominated by frustration and anger, Millennials don't seem angry — they're disappointed. But with who and what? And how will that affect their vote?

People can now contribute to presidential campaigns with just a few taps on a smartphone.

#Cashtag: Twitter To Allow Direct Campaign Contributions

2:51pm September 18, 2015

by Scott Detrow

The announcement is welcome news for political campaigns, which all want to make it as seamless as possible for supporters to turn over their money and personal information.

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