elections

State Of The Union Response: 5 Things To Know About S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley

7:33pm January 11, 2016

The Indian-American governor will give the GOP address after President Obama's State of the Union on Tuesday. Her pick intensified speculation that she could be a top vice presidential pick for 2016.

State Of The Obama Economy: Far Better, But Still With Many Troubles

6:48pm January 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The economy has improved dramatically in the Obama era. But problems still abound because of the soaring national debt, a deformed tax code, shrunken paychecks and a growing skills gap.

Owner of No Grease Barber Shop in Charlotte, N.C., Damian Johnson, finishes up a haircut on Sam Chaney. Sam has been a client for over 10 years.

Economy And Immigration: What's Dividing Republicans

10:45am January 10, 2016

Amidst major economic development and an immigration influx, a trip to Charlotte, N.C., reveals trends within the Republican Party that are taking place across cities facing similar issues.

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Seeking To Expand Voter Reach, GOP Leaders Hold Poverty Forum

8:03am January 10, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Tim Scott hosted a forum in South Carolina Saturday on how Republicans plan to combat poverty. About half of the GOP presidential candidates shared their ideas.

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Donald Trump speaks at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss., on Jan. 2.

Politics & Government

The Tea Partier's Quandary: What To Make Of Trump's Rise?

9:10am January 09, 2016

by NPR Staff

Matt Kibbe, former president of FreedomWorks and "card-carrying member of the tea party," is no fan of the GOP front-runner. He says Trump's nomination may "lead to the death of the Republican Party."

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Clinton Emails Raise Questions Over Secure Faxes And An 'Old Friend's' Influence

8:00pm January 08, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

A particular email drew scrutiny into whether Hillary Clinton had directed an aide to send secure material over an unsecure fax. And more emails from controversial adviser Sidney Blumenthal surface.

Week In Politics: Gun Control Debate, Republican Presidential Race

4:31pm January 08, 2016

Political columnists David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post join NPR's Kelly McEvers to discuss the latest in the gun regulations debate, and Marco Rubio's tactics to compete for Ted Cruz votes.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at Thursday's campaign event in Burlington, Vt.

Trump In Vermont: 'I Would Love To Run Against Bernie'

2:21pm January 08, 2016

by Peter Hirschfeld

The Republican front-runner stopped in one of the most liberal states in the country for a raucous rally.

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Is Obama's Hope For Better Fuel Economy Sputtering Out?

1:24pm January 08, 2016

by Scott Horsley

For a while, the president's plan for increasing vehicles' fuel efficiency worked; he said it would save money and reduce carbon pollution. Then came cheap gas, and the improvements have stalled.

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Politics & Government

Don't Overlook Third Place In Iowa. Jeb Bush And Marco Rubio Sure Aren't

5:24pm January 07, 2016

by Susan Davis

With Ted Cruz and Donald Trump racing for first place in next month's primary, Bush and Rubio are vying for third, which would give them momentum going in to the New Hampshire primary.

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