elections

Some Republicans Consider Casting Their Vote For Hillary Clinton

4:28pm August 10, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Donald Trump's self-generated controversies are continually overshadowing bad news for Hillary Clinton and making easier for her to pick up support from disaffected Republicans.

Unpopular Presidential Candidates Influence Voters To Consider Write-Ins

4:28pm August 10, 2016

With two historically unpopular major party presidential nominees, the idea of write-in votes keeps popping up. Exactly how that works is a bit complicated.

Politics & Government

New Emails Raise Questions About Ties Between Clinton Foundation and State Dept.

4:00pm August 10, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Emails obtained by conservative group Judicial Watch fuel allegations the Clinton Foundation worked to compensate donors by providing access at the State Department during Hillary Clinton's tenure.

Politics & Government

Paul Ryan Projected To Defeat Challenger In Wisconsin Primary Race

10:15pm August 09, 2016

by Chuck Quirmbach

The Republican leader is ahead by a wide margin in early returns and is projected to defeat a Trump-friendly entrepreneur. The GOP presidential candidate had shown tepid support for the House speaker.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the audience during a campaign event at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, N.C., on Tuesday.

Trump Suggests 'Second Amendment People' Could Stop Clinton, But What Did He Mean?

9:11pm August 09, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Falsely charging that Hillary Clinton wanted to "abolish the Second Amendment," the GOP nominee then appeared to many observers to suggest taking up arms against his Democratic rival.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins Decides Not To Endorse Donald Trump

6:47pm August 09, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Maine Sen. Susan Collins about her decision not to endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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Trump Implies 'Second Amendment People' Could Stop Clinton

6:47pm August 09, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump warned supporters Tuesday about the implications of Hillary Clinton being elected and her ability to choose Supreme Court justices. Trump is now denying he suggested she be shot.

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LISTEN: GOP Sen. Susan Collins On Why She Can't Support Trump

6:35pm August 09, 2016

by Meg Anderson

The Maine politician talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her decision to not support her party's nominee for president, Donald Trump.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers an economic policy address detailing his economic plan at the Detroit Economic Club.

Child Care Plan Is A Change In Rhetoric For Donald Trump

5:51pm August 09, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Last year, the candidate was dismissive of child care questions. But his daughter Ivanka has pressed for the issues and had a major role in his new proposals.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign rally in Kissimmee, Fla., on Monday.

Clinton Campaign Says It Didn't Know Orlando Shooter's Father Was At Her Rally

1:40pm August 09, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Seddique Mateen, the father of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, was seated behind Hillary Clinton at her Kissimmee, Fla., rally.