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President Bill Clinton gives a farewell address at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting on Sept. 21 in New York City.

Politics & Government

'Bill Clinton, Inc.': WikiLeaks Shows Foundation Donors, Personal Cash Overlap

5:39pm October 27, 2016

by Scott Horsley

A memo published by WikiLeaks shows significant overlap between corporate contributions to the Clinton Foundation and former President Bill Clinton's private income.

The Case For Republicans To Consider Merrick Garland's Nomination

2:44pm October 27, 2016

Senate GOP leadership has refused to hold hearings or a vote on the moderate judge's nomination. Yet, with the prospect of a Clinton presidency, might conservatives be having second thoughts?

(Left) Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the on Monday in Tampa, Fla. (Right) Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Broward College on Tuesday in Coconut Creek, Fla.

Double Vision: At Trump, Clinton Rallies In Fla., Divergence Is Clear

1:54pm October 27, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigned in Florida this week. NPR attended two rallies — one for her, one for him — that made clear just how different these candidates are.

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The first 100 days of the next presidency will look drastically different depending on who occupies the Oval Office.

The First 100 Days: What Clinton And Trump Want To Get Done

7:52am October 27, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have both sketched out what they would do during their first few months in the White House, including bills they'd send to Congress and steps they'd take on their own.

Hillary Clinton addresses an early vote rally at Broward College in Coconut Creek, Fla. on Tuesday. WikiLeaks continues to release emails hacked from the personal account of Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta.

WikiLeaks Reveals Clinton Aides Knew They Had An Email Problem On Their Hands

7:57pm October 26, 2016

by Tamara Keith

"We need to clean this up," one aide wrote after President Obama said he had learned of Hillary Clinton's private email server "through news reports."

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Sanders Delegate Describes Feeling Of Being 'Bullied' Into Backing Clinton

4:47pm October 26, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish checks back in with Anita Lynch, a 74-year-old delegate for Bernie Sanders from Denver. She is a former science teacher and substance abuse counselor. As part of our series of voter conversations, we reconnect with voters and take the temperature of how they're feeling about the election since we last met them.

N.J. House Race Up For Grabs After GOP Incumbent Loses Wall Street Support

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Joel Rose

GOP Rep. Scott Garrett's big backers on Wall Street pulled their support after his anti-gay comments went public. Polls show Democratic challenger Josh Gottheimer is within striking distance.

Dedicated California Democrat Praises Clinton For Her Toughness

4:47pm October 26, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Roz Wyman, an 86-year-old Hillary Clinton supporter from California. She was the youngest person to ever be elected to the Los Angeles City Council and has dedicated her life to electing women to office.

Trump Attends Grand Opening Of New Washington, D.C., Hotel

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump attended the grand opening of his new hotel in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. It's the latest instance where the candidate has brought campaign media attention to his businesses.

Clinton's Email Server Back In Spotlight After WikiLeaks Release

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Before Hillary Clinton even officially announced her candidacy for president, she was answering questions about the private email server she used as secretary of state. That controversy is back in the spotlight with a new WikiLeaks release.