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U.S. Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks to AFP in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

Americans Really Dislike Trump, Clinton. So Why Aren't Third Parties Doing Better?

1:43pm July 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The last time people were this dissatisfied with presidential candidates, Ross Perot became a third-party success story. This year, however, there are new hurdles for outsiders.

Mary Fallin, seen in 2014, is the governor of Oklahoma.

Politics & Government

Meet Donald Trump's Potential Vice Presidents In 100 Words

2:50pm July 07, 2016

Trump has run a highly unpredictable GOP campaign, and his vice presidential choice is likely to be the same. Here are some of his top prospects.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump Is Back On Capitol Hill

12:00pm July 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is meeting with Republican Congressional leaders in Washington on Thursday. Here's a look at a few of the reasons why he is coming back.

Hillary Clinton addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors on June 26. Clinton discussed her vision for American cities, but issues like that have been overshadowed by her email scandal.

Clinton Is Lucky She's Running Against Trump

5:49pm July 06, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The FBI's upbraiding of Hillary Clinton's email practices would be damning for almost any presidential candidate, except possibly one running against Donald Trump, NPR's Domenico Montanaro writes.

Politics & Government

Donald Trump Raises $51 Million In June But Details Are Hazy

5:17pm July 06, 2016

by Peter Overby

It's a big improvement over his previous fundraising but still far less than his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton, heartened by her supporters' reception, after voting on the June 7th, the night it became clear she would be the first woman nominee of a major-party ticket.

The Most 'Unprecedented' Election Ever? 65 Ways It Has Been

6:36am July 03, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

How weird has the 2016 election been? Let us count the ways...

Politics & Government

President Obama Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Charlotte Tuesday, Trump Visits Raleigh

4:15pm July 01, 2016

by Keri Brown

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop in North Carolina Tuesday.

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President Obama is interviewed by NPR's Steve Inskeep at the White House on Monday.

President Obama Defends His Record On Race

3:00pm July 01, 2016

by Alicia Montgomery

In an interview with NPR, Obama answers critics among people of color who say that, despite their overwhelming support at the ballot box, he hasn't delivered enough results for their communities.

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"I don't want people to think I'm grandstanding — which I'm not," Trump told the New York Times recently.

Politics & Government

Despite Trump's Promise For 'Showbiz' Convention, Tradition Appears To Be Winning

2:24pm July 01, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump seems to be wrestling with his impulse as an entertainer and marketer, and the promises he's made to Republican leaders to appropriately carry "the mantle" of the party.

Campaign Reminder Of The Week: No Man (Or Woman) Is An Island

6:01am July 01, 2016

by Ron Elving

Any meeting between Loretta Lynch and anyone even remotely related to Hillary Clinton raises not only eyebrows but obvious and legitimate questions. Meanwhile, Trump's sons ask for money from abroad.