Trump Ousts Embattled Campaign Manager
Corey Lewandowski's departure appears to be a reaction to the presumptive GOP nominee's sagging poll numbers and weeks of difficulty as he prepped for a tough fight with Hillary Clinton.
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In 2016, Talking Politics Can Make Things Uncomfortable At Work
This presidential election, many workers and employers say political vitriol is carrying over into the workplace — making it a potentially hostile environment.
Full 911 Transcript Released After Lawmakers Criticize Redactions
"How In The ___ Does Censoring This ___ Make Us ___?" one Republican congressman wrote after the FBI released a partial transcript of the Orlando shooter's 911 call.
Political Reaction To Orlando: Gun Bills, Clinton And Trump
The Orlando shooting and Donald Trump's reaction scrambled campaign politics and complicated Trump's relationship with the Republican Party. Meanwhile, senators will vote on gun legislation Monday.
A 'Moral Obligation' To Protest Trump, Says Michael Eric Dyson
Professor Michael Eric Dyson argues in a New Republic article that people "have a positive moral obligation to protest the nomination of this racist demagogue" at the GOP convention. He explains why.
Why 'Decent People' Could Vote For Trump
Bloomberg View's Megan McArdle argues in a new column that there are real reasons why "decent people" could vote for Donald Trump, even if they disagree with many of his statements.
How Donald Trump May Have Wasted A Monthlong Advantage Over Hillary Clinton
The presumptive GOP nominee spent much of May campaigning in states that he either won't win or probably will — instead of those swing states necessary to help him put him over the top in November.
Many Voters Frustrated With Their Party's Nominating Process
In a recent poll, both Democrats and Republicans expressed low levels of trust in their party's nominating process for presidential candidates. We hear from voters around the country.
#NPRreads: Make A Wager On These 3 Stories This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
#MemeOfTheWeek: Trump Asked 'The Gays,' And Got Answers
#AskTheGays was able to create something of a safe space online in a week where it might have been particularly hard to find those spaces in the real world or our political discourse.