elections

Even A Win In California Could Have Little Impact On Sanders Securing The Nomination

8:15am May 28, 2016

by Nathan Rott

Bernie Sanders is making a strong push in California as the Democratic primary race nears its end. Polls show him in a dead heat with frontrunner Hillary Clinton in the Golden State.

Libertarians Gather In Florida For Party's National Convention

6:43pm May 27, 2016

by Scott Horsley

NPR previews the Libertarian Party's national convention, which will be held in Florida this weekend. At a time when many voters are unhappy with the choice between Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls, the Libertarian ticket could warrant a second look.

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No Sanders Vs. Trump Debate? Sad!

5:35pm May 27, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Although the de factor GOP presidential nominee had seemed open to the idea when asked by TV host Jimmy Kimmel, "it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher," he says now.

Platform Check: How Trump's Energy Plan Stacks Up To The Democrats

5:16pm May 27, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability at the University of California, Davis, about the presidential candidates' energy strategies after Donald Trump rolled out his platform.

Entering Final Primary Stretch, Clinton And Sanders Fight For A California Win

4:39pm May 27, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton could lose California's primary on June 7 and still win the Democratic nomination, but she and Bernie Sanders are campaigning hard there, hoping to close out the season on a high note.

Week In Politics: Trump Crosses Delegate Threshold To Secure GOP Nomination

4:31pm May 27, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the presidential race and President Obama's visit to Hiroshima, Japan.

Hispanic Lawmakers Say Hillary Clinton Needs A Little 'Sizzle' In A VP

9:33am May 27, 2016

by Susan Davis

Two top Hispanic House Democrats weigh in on what Hillary Clinton should look for in a running mate.

Colorado GOP Chairman Steve House is one of 29 unbound delegates who recently announced their support for Donald Trump, getting the candidate to the "magic number" needed to clinch the Republican nomination.

Meet The Unbound Delegates Who Helped Donald Trump Secure The Nomination

7:17pm May 26, 2016

by Don Gonyea

NPR's Don Gonyea talks with some of the unbound delegates who decided to support Donald Trump, thereby giving him the magic number of delegates to clinch the Republican nomination.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, May 25.

Politics & Government

Politics Podcast: It's For Real Now — Trump Is The Presumptive GOP Nominee

6:45pm May 26, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news. They discuss why Trump is now the official presumptive nominee for the Republican Party.

Trump Surpasses Number Of Delegates Needed To Secure GOP Nomination

6:12pm May 26, 2016

Donald Trump crossed the threshold of required delegates to secure the GOP nomination. The change came as a small number of unbound delegates said they will support him at the party's convention.

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