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Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn spoke at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last month in support of Donald Trump.

Trump Adviser Says One Of The GOP Nominee's Signature Plans Is 'Not Workable'

8:20am August 09, 2016

On a key Trump priority — banning travel to the U.S. from areas affected by terrorism — retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn says "a blanket [ban] is not workable."

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced Monday evening she will not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

GOP Sen. Susan Collins Says She Can't Support Donald Trump

10:38pm August 08, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Donald Trump does not reflect historical Republican values nor the inclusive approach to governing that is critical to healing the divisions in our country," the Maine centrist writes in an op-ed.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set to talk about his economic and tax plans this afternoon in Detroit.

FACT CHECK: Donald Trump Unveils His Economic Plan In Major Detroit Speech

7:35pm August 08, 2016

by Tamara Keith

In a vision described as "Winning The Global Competition," the GOP nominee is proposing three tax brackets and would limit taxes on all forms of business income as well as end the estate tax.

Evan McMullin launched an independent bid for president on Monday.

Meet Evan McMullin, The #NeverTrump Movement's Last Hope

7:22pm August 08, 2016

by Ashley Young

A chief policy director for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives is launching an independent bid for the White House in what may be a last ditch effort to stop Trump.

Delegates hold up signs with the Clinton campaign slogan during last month's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Politics & Government

How 'Stronger Together' Became Clinton's Response To 'Make America Great Again'

6:38pm August 08, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton has struggled to find a message that resonated, but her motto "stronger together" found new meaning in recent weeks due to its contrast with Donald Trump's convention and message.

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Donald Trump Outlines Economic Policy In Detroit

6:21pm August 08, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Donald Trump laid out his economic policies during a speech in Detroit Monday.

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Hillary Clinton Kicks Off 2-Day Campaign Visit To Florida

6:21pm August 08, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Hillary Clinton began a two-day campaign visit to the key battleground state of Florida on Monday.

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'Forbes' Editor: Trump Continues 'Common Rhetorical Line' On Trade Deals

4:37pm August 08, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Avik Roy, opinion editor at Forbes, for an analysis of the political ideologies Donald Trump espoused Monday in his economic speech.

Dickinson College students protest against sexual assault on campus in 2011.

What Will Clinton and Trump Do About Sexual Assault On College Campuses?

5:05pm August 07, 2016

The candidates have discussed in-depth what they would do to combat terrorism, fix stagnated wages and reform our immigration system. But what about sexual assault?

Jill Stein nabbed the Green Party nomination for her second presidential bid on Saturday, after running in 2012. She hopes the wave Sanders supporters will help make her a viable third-party challenger.

Politics & Government

Jill Stein Wins Green Party Nomination, Courting Disaffected Sanders Supporters

10:52am August 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Green Party officially nominated Jill Stein and running mate Ajamu Baraka on Saturday. With many Sanders supporters in attendance, Stein stressed she's long stood for ideas that fueled his rise.