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Sen. Ted Cruz Heads Into Arizona Primary Backed By House Conservative

6:44am March 22, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert threw his support behind Sen. Ted Cruz last week, calling him a "principled leader." Schweikert is a co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus.

Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

6:44am March 22, 2016

by David Greene

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary. During her tenure Brewer made stopping illegal immigration a priority, and she says Trump, understands.

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Donald Trump Speaks At AIPAC Policy Conference

9:46pm March 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump spoke at the pro-Israel group's annual conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night. Earlier that day, Democrat Hillary Clinton delivered a speech which criticized Trump.

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Mr. Trump Comes To Washington To Begin GOP Outreach, Promote New Hotel

7:52pm March 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Republican took a detour from the campaign trail on Monday to try to build relationships with GOP officials — while also promoting his latest signature building just blocks from the White House.

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Bernie Sanders Won Democrats Abroad ... But Who Are They?

6:34pm March 21, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

Bernie Sanders has won the Democrats Abroad Primary, with 69 percent of the vote. But where did all the votes actually come from? NPR answers some Dems Abroad FAQs.

Donald Trump Holds Private Meeting With GOP Leaders In Washington, D.C.

6:34pm March 21, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump huddled with several Republican luminaries at a private meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday and held a press conference at the hotel he is renovating on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Jaime Caetano was convicted of violating the Massachusetts' ban on stun guns after one was found in her purse.

Are Stun Guns Protected By Second Amendment? Supreme Court Suggests Yes

6:14pm March 21, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed without dissent that a controversial gun law permitting citizens to keep a gun for self defense also applies to a stun gun.

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How Can Trump Win This Fall? Destroy Clinton, His Past Adviser Says

11:52am March 21, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

"He's not running against nobody," Roger Stone said on Morning Edition. "Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, is exceedingly polarizing herself."

Why Are Presidential Campaigns So Long? There's Plenty Of Blame To Go Around

11:01pm March 20, 2016

by Sam Sanders

As it turns out, there are a few reasons for the seemingly endless American presidential campaign cycle, including laws, party rules and a guy named Jimmy Carter.

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Donald Trump speaks at Fountain Park during a campaign rally on March 19, 2016 in Fountain Hills, Ariz.

Young Republicans Ponder Trump's Lasting Impact On The GOP

8:34am March 20, 2016

Chelsi Henry, Will Estrada, Margaret Hoover and Eugene Spektor, four young Republicans, join NPR's Rachel Martin to talk about the state of the race, and Donald Trump's role in their party.

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