elections

U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Hackers May Be Spying On Presidential Candidates

4:29pm May 30, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The Director of National Intelligence says the U.S. sees signs that hackers are spying on U.S. presidential candidates. NPR explores who is doing the spying and why.

Politics & Government

Libertarians Tap 2 Former GOP Governors For White House

12:34pm May 30, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The move could give the little-known Party more visibility in a year when many voters say they're open to new options. Gary Johnson of New Mexico and William Weld of Massachusetts will top the ticket.

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Libertarian Party Set To Pick Its Presidential Candidate

9:54am May 29, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.

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Sen. Barack Obama, as Democratic presidential candidate, and former candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton appear together at a Women For Obama fundraiser New York, July, 2008.

Is Primary Rivalry Making The Democratic Party Stronger Like It Did In 2008?

9:06am May 29, 2016

by NPR Staff

It's not the first time we've seen a bitter end to the Democratic primaries. In 2008, divisive moments came through personal attacks. But back then, Clinton and Obama pushed similar ideologies.

Trump Becomes Presumptive Nominee; Clinton Faces Federal Charges Over Emails

7:52am May 29, 2016

Some establishment figures are showing their support for Donald Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee Thursday. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton still can't vanquish Bernie Sanders.

Guns Strike Emotional Chords For People On Both Sides Of The Political Debate

6:00am May 29, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been talking a lot about guns recently. But how much will that issue matter with voters in November?

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at an election rally in Ventura, Calif., this week.

Be Like Bernie: Sanders Looks To Spread His Political Wealth

4:48pm May 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

He's beginning to expand his political network by helping upstart progressive congressional candidates and state legislators, lending his fundraising prowess and national fame to boost their bids.