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President Obama in an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep

Obama: Trump, Brexit Vote Both Tap Into Fear Of 'Funny-Looking People'

4:34pm June 29, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the president acknowledges "parallels" between the U.S. election and Britain's vote to leave the EU. But "the differences are greater than the similarities."

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

NPR Politics Lunchbox: Concerns in Cleveland, 'Funny-Looking People'

12:43pm June 29, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web.

Donald Trump gives a policy speech during a campaign stop in Monessen, Pa., on Tuesday.

Fact Check: Trump's Speech On The Economy, Annotated

8:35pm June 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team looks at Donald Trump's claims about globalization and trade.

New York, Colorado Hold Key Primaries In Fight For House And Senate

7:08pm June 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Democrats hope to contest as many as four congressional seats in the Empire State, a place that could prove critical to whether they're able to flip the 30 they need to win back the House.

Donald Trump Campaigns In Battleground States

5:25pm June 28, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump is campaigning in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Ohio this week, delivering a policy speech and holding a rally.

Teacher fighting her way to the top of a mountain of school chairs.

Looking For Change, Teachers Hit The Campaign Trail

5:25pm June 28, 2016

by Emily Wendler

This primary season Oklahoma educators are running for state office in record numbers. The nearly 40 teachers and principals say they're fed up with low funding, over-testing and teacher shortages.

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President Obama is interviewed by NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Obama: Trump Hasn't Captured 'Zeitgeist Of The Country'

5:12pm June 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump may have clinched the GOP nomination, but President Obama says Trump's record low favorability ratings show that he hasn't won over the hearts and minds of the country just yet.

Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Cincinnati on Monday.

FACT CHECK: Clinton's Speech On The Economy, Annotated

4:51pm June 28, 2016

NPR's politics team has annotated Hillary Clinton's Monday speech, in which she spoke about student debt, unions and tax rates.

Obama Cautions Against 'Hysteria' Over Brexit Vote

8:54am June 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"I think that the best way to think about this is a pause button has been pressed on the project of full European integration," President Obama told NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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Democrats' Report on Benghazi Attack: Hillary Clinton Was 'Active And Engaged'

7:39pm June 27, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Democrats on the panel unveiled their findings to get out in front of a Republican-led committee report that is expected to be far more critical of Clinton's handling of the Benghazi attacks.