elections

Will Donald Trump Get Back The $38 Million He Lent His Campaign?

8:30pm May 04, 2016

by Peter Overby

The campaign hasn't laid out clear plans for dealing with the loans. If Trump wants the money back, he will have to raise it from donors within 11 weeks — before this summer's convention.

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Presidential Candidates Offer Aggressive Strategies To Combat ISIS

7:27pm May 04, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Nora Bensahel, a scholar in residence at American University's School of International Service, about the stated ISIS strategies of the remaining presidential candidates.

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Ohio Gov. John Kasich Suspends Presidential Campaign

5:17pm May 04, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, the final remaining opponent to Donald Trump in the GOP presidential race, is expected to drop his bid Wednesday. That makes Donald Trump the apparent Republican nominee.

Hillary Clinton Looks To Upcoming Primaries To Solidify Campaign

5:17pm May 04, 2016

Hillary Clinton looks to the upcoming primaries to solidify her presidential campaign, while Bernie Sanders vows to stay in the race.

Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive to speak to supporters at Trump Tower in New York following his victory in Indiana Tuesday. Improbably, Trump is now assured of being the GOP nominee.

Trump In Triumph: The Man Who Wasn't Welcome In The Game Takes Home The Prize

5:07pm May 04, 2016

by Ron Elving

Trump's megawatt personality immediately became a magnet for viewers on TV, as did his browbeating battles with rivals and news moderators. Even without debates, Trump was seen everywhere on-screen.

Sen. Jeff Flake On Why Republicans Are Reluctant To Endorse Trump

4:34pm May 04, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona about the state of play in the Republican Party following the Indiana primaries.

Trump Supporters Weigh In As Front-Runner Becomes Likely GOP Nominee

4:34pm May 04, 2016

After Ted Cruz and John Kasich have suspended their campaigns, Donald Trump is now the likely nominee of the Republican Party. NPR hears from some Trump supporters about why they believe in a Trump presidency.

Donald Trump Pivots To General Election After Indiana Victory

4:34pm May 04, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Presidential front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton look ahead to the general election after the Indiana primary. Trump is now the likely GOP nominee after Ted Cruz dropped out Tuesday and John Kasich is expected to suspend his bid Wednesday.

Tearful Ted Cruz supporter Linda Bond hugs another supporter after her candidate exited the race Tuesday night. "[I'm] sad, hurt. Hurt by Americans," Bond said. "I believe that they had an opportunity of a lifetime and instead gave in to anger and emotion

After Ted Cruz Dropped Out, His Watch Party Became The Saddest Room In America

4:24pm May 04, 2016

by Sam Sanders

It would be hard to overstate the amount of tears that were shed in that room after Cruz's announcement. There were cries that shake your chest cavity. Tears that run your makeup off your face.

Sen. Ted Cruz announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party in Indianapolis.

Politics & Government

Politics Podcast: And Then There Was ... 1?

3:59pm May 04, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team discusses the results of the Indiana primary and the biggest news of the night — Ted Cruz suspending his presidential campaign making Donald Trump the likely nominee.