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The largely empty parking lot of the Majestic Star Hotel in Gary. The former Trump property was sold in 2005.

In 2 Indiana Cities, All That Trump And Obama Touched Isn't Political Gold

2:41pm May 02, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Gary has seen economic investment from Donald Trump, and Kokomo benefited from President Obama's auto bailout. But those connections haven't necessarily led to political goodwill.

A woman is accompanied by a child inside a voting booth, as she casts her ballot in the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Trump Could Be A Real Drag On GOP: Here Are The Top 10 Senate Races To Watch

1:58pm May 02, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Illinois, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania top list of Senate seats most likely to change hands — and they're all currently Republican-controlled.

Taking It To The Limit: Cruz, Sanders, Kasich Could Revive Convention Wars

1:21pm May 02, 2016

by Ron Elving

Beyond the prospect of winning the actual nomination, each of these men sees a chance to frame the issues and politics of the general election — and to influence party dynamics for years to come.

Will Smith entering the 102nd White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, April 30th in Washington, D.C.

Every Party But The Real One: A Night Chasing The #WHCD

7:23pm May 01, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Washington's biggest night has gotten big because of all the parties happening around the main event. A weekend of nerd prom excess could be seen as D.C. at its worst, or D.C. at its best.

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigns in Pennsylvania before the state's April 26 primary.

Politics & Government

With Primary Season In Final Stretch, Sanders Reports Slowed Fundraising

12:50pm May 01, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign reported a $26 million haul in April, far below his totals in February and March. Still, Sanders' donations have outpaced his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

People have lunch in the French Quarter at Latta Arcade in uptown Charlotte, N.C.

Republican Immigration Rhetoric Leaves Latino Population Feeling Disenfranchised

11:23am May 01, 2016

by NPR Staff

Although the Latino population is growing fast in Charlotte, N.C., it's not nearly as politically engaged. The GOP says they want their vote. But many Latinos feel alienated by the candidate options.

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California Primary Weighs Heavily On Republican Race

10:04am May 01, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

California Republicans are holding their state convention this weekend. It's a chance for Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich to make their case to party leaders.

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Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Battle Out Indiana Primary

10:04am May 01, 2016

Rachel talks to Pete Seat, the Indiana consultant for John Kasich, about the upcoming primary.

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President Obama Has Last Laughs At White House Correspondents' Dinner

10:04am May 01, 2016

President Obama had his last opportunity to take some digs at politicos and celebrities at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Barbershop: Trump, The Woman Card And Kelly Ripa

5:29pm April 30, 2016

Karlyn Bowman of the American Enterprise Institute, Tracy Sturdivant of the Make It Work campaign, former Maryland delegate Jolene Ivey, and Lisa Bonos of The Washington Post discuss Trump's comments.