elections

Voters line up outside a Republican caucus site in Las Vegas on Tuesday, a day that was won handily by Donald Trump.

5 Headlines: Donald Trump Dominates In Nevada Caucuses

3:38pm February 24, 2016

by Bill Chappell

At one caucus, "just four people took the stage, including former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who drew a chorus of boos when he announced his support for Ted Cruz," a newspaper reports.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has emphasized shadow banking less than Hillary Clinton, but he maintains that his overall platform is much tougher on Wall Street than hers.

Risky Shadow Banks Become Campaign Fodder For Democrats

3:32pm February 24, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Bernie Sanders says he wants to break up too-big-to-fail banks. But Hillary Clinton says the real risks to the financial system lie in lightly regulated corners of the economy known as shadow banks.

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Donald Trump delivering his victory speech in Las Vegas Tuesday night, after winning the Nevada GOP caucuses.

After Sweeping Nevada, Could Trump Make It All The Way To The Nomination?

2:26pm February 24, 2016

by Ron Elving

Donald Trump is now the most favored son of the Republican Party in a year when history favors the party's chances of winning the White House.

A black wool crepe was draped over Justice Antonin Scalia's chair at the Supreme Court following his death.

Obama Looking For Justice Who Will 'Interpret' The Law, Not 'Make' It

1:49pm February 24, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The president took to SCOTUSblog on Wednesday to offer some "spoiler-free insights" into what he is seeking in a justice to replace the late Antonin Scalia.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to photographers during a rally against the Iran nuclear deal at the Capitol last year. Marco Rubio still leads the GOP pack in congressional endorsements, with more than 50.

Trump Grabs His First Congressional Endorsement

1:14pm February 24, 2016

by Susan Davis

In a statement, Rep. Chris Collins of New York said the business tycoon has the "guts and the fortitude" for the Oval Office. Marco Rubio still leads the pack in congressional endorsements, though.

A young woman watches poll numbers at Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush's election-night party on Feb. 9 in Manchester, N.H. In the last presidential election, millenials had the lowest voter turnout of any age group.

Politics & Government

The 10 States Where Millennials Could Sway The Election

10:34am February 24, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Young people don't vote, right? Political campaigns often dismiss young folks, but a new index suggests they could tilt the balance of power in key states this election.

Nevada Caucuses: Will Republicans Go All In For Trump?

11:33pm February 23, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The real estate mogul is once again the favorite to win the Silver State's caucuses, with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio also battling for a strong finish.

Politics & Government

Senate Republicans Agree To Block Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

6:45pm February 23, 2016

by Susan Davis

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said "virtually everybody" in his conference believes the nomination should be made by the next president, rather than Obama.

Nevada GOP Chairman On What's Driving Republican Voters In The State

6:14pm February 23, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Michael McDonald, chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, about the Republican caucuses in the state Tuesday.

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A Bernie Sanders campaign sticker is seen on a Toyota Prius in Santa Barbara, Calif. Prius owners, however, are more likely to support Ted Cruz according to a recent survey.

Politics & Government

Which Candidate Are Prius Owners Most Likely To Support? Not Who You'd Think

5:53pm February 23, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Does your ride match your candidate?