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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe leaves an event at the Alexandria Probation and Parole Office on May 24, 2016 in Alexandria, Virginia.

In Virginia, A Battle To Give Former Felons The Right To Vote

7:58am July 06, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to more than 200,000 ex-offenders. Now, the state's Republicans are suing the governor, who they say overstepped his authority.

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Trump Tweets: A History Of Gaffes From Wife Comparisons To The 6-Point Star

8:32pm July 05, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump's "sheriff star" tweet marks another unforced error for the campaign, in what's become an almost constant stream of gaffes and blunders.

President Obama joins Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail for the first time this year at a rally in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.

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Obama Makes 2016 Campaign Debut: 'I'm Ready To Pass The Baton'

8:21pm July 05, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton flew with the president on Air Force One to North Carolina. "Everybody can tweet," Obama said. "But nobody actually knows what it takes to do the job until you've sat behind the desk."

Obama Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Charlotte, N.C.

6:38pm July 05, 2016

by Tamara Keith

President Obama campaigned with Hillary Clinton for the first time this year at a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday.

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Trump Campaign Defends White Supremacist Tweet

6:38pm July 05, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sophie Bjork-James of Vanderbilt University about how Donald Trump's presidential campaign has inspired white supremacist groups' activity online.

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President Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walk off Air Force One in Charlotte, N.C., to attend a Clinton campaign event.

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Why President Obama Campaigning For Clinton Is Historic

6:31pm July 05, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Looking back at the last century of presidents, none has strongly campaigned for his chosen successor.

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Politics Podcast: FBI Director Does Not Recommend Criminal Charges For Clinton

4:35pm July 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

The politics team is back with a quick take following the conclusion of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state.

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Trump Campaign Responds To Results Of Hillary Clinton Email Probe

4:30pm July 05, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The result of the Hillary Clinton email investigation has been long anticipated and is playing out on the campaign trail.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Dallas on June 16, 2016. Trump's campaign is struggling to raise money to finance his bid against Democrat Hillary Clinton

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NPR Politics Lunchbox: Clinton's 'Careless' Email Use, Fla.'s Growing Hispanic Vote

4:12pm July 05, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today: no charges recommended in Hillary Clinton's email investigation and candidates' potential conflicts of interest.

Green Party Finds Some Traction In Upstate New York

5:58pm July 04, 2016

by Brian Mann

In a mill town on the Hudson River about an hour north of Albany, the Green Party is gaining some traction, fielding candidates for Congress and the state Assembly and Senate.

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