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Obama Calls Trump 'Unfit' To Be President, Questions Why Republicans Still Endorsing

3:11pm August 02, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The president said he has disagreed on policy with Republicans and past nominees, "but I never thought they couldn't do the job." That's different this time, he said.

Balloons descend as Hillary Clinton celebrates on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?

2:14pm August 02, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

On balance, Americans said Trump's convention made them less likely to vote for him. Clinton's convention, meanwhile, fared far better. What could that mean for the general election?

The process of transitioning from one presidential administration to another is complex and starts months before voters even pick the next president.

With White House Help, Clinton And Trump Start Transition Planning

8:59pm August 01, 2016

by Brian Naylor

"This is the most complicated takeover, not only on the planet, but in history," says Max Stier, president of the Partnership For Public Service.

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Hillary Clinton looks on during a campaign rally with democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine in Johnstown, Pa., on Saturday.

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As The Candidates Drop By Sunday Talk Shows, 2 Big Themes Emerge

4:02pm July 31, 2016

by Ed McNulty

Two issues dominated the Sunday political talk shows: how Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have responded to grieving families, and what role Russia is playing in the campaign.

Hillary Clinton gives a speech Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Donald Trump speaks on July 21, the last day of the Republican National Convention.

Clinton And Trump: The World, In Their Own Words

6:36am July 30, 2016

Foreign policy is usually a campaign afterthought. But the next president will inherent a raft of global challenges, from ISIS to trade deals to a pivot to Asia.

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New Reports Of Hackers In Democratic Party Computer Systems

7:53pm July 29, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The Clinton campaign says its systems were not hit but that a program it uses was in the party's compromised system. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was also hacked.

A delegate holds a campaign sign in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

For Sanders Supporters, Clinton's Historic Nomination Brings Mixed Emotions

6:00am July 29, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

For many die-hard Bernie Sanders fans, the historic moment of Hillary Clinton's nomination inspired not ecstasy but conflicting feelings.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Wednesday night following President Obama's speech.

Under Pressure: This Could Be The Most Important Speech Of Hillary Clinton's Life

9:52pm July 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Clinton has addressed Democratic conventions four times, but nothing will compare to tonight as she accepts the party's nomination for president. What do her past speeches tell us?

California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

California Gov. Jerry Brown On The Power Of Outsider Politics

9:51pm July 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

Discontent and skepticism are central to this presidential campaign, says Gov. Jerry Brown, who ran an idealistic, outsider presidential campaign in 1992 but has governed California as a pragmatist.

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Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday. He faced a day of harsh criticism from across the political spectrum for appearing to urge Russia to hack his Democratic rival's email.

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Trump Says He Was Being 'Sarcastic' In Asking Russia To 'Find' Clinton's Emails

3:29pm July 28, 2016

by Brett Neely

The Republican presidential nominee faced a day of harsh criticism from across the political spectrum for appearing to urge Russia to hack his Democratic rival's email.