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Clinton Sketches Populist Message In First Major Speech Of Campaign

1:48pm June 13, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The former first lady, senator and secretary of state called for a new era of prosperity for all Americans and an end to Republican policies that favor the rich.

Are Black Voters Ready For Hillary Clinton?

11:26pm June 12, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

African Americans are going to be key to a Hillary Clinton presidential run. After a tense 2008 primary fight with Barack Obama, she's trying to win them over.

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In this 2007 file photo, Dorothy Rodham campaign with her daughter, then-New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, on the campaign trail in Iowa

Dreams From My Mother: Clinton To Look To Mom In Campaign Kickoff

7:28pm June 11, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Democrat will also trace her own personal history as she tries to appeal to the Obama coalition of voters in her campaign launch on Saturday.

#NPRReads: Two Views Of Kids And Parents, And Clinton's 'Mook Mafia'

2:28pm June 05, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Our list of the best reads highlights a gripping story of parents' grief, a take on Stephen Curry's bringing his daughter to a news conference, and more.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, apologized Wednesday after making a joke about Joe Biden while the vice president was mourning the death of his son.

The Dangers Of Political 'Foot-In-Mouth' Syndrome

2:11pm June 05, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

With this many candidates running for the White House, gaffes are inevitable. This week, Republican presidential contenders Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee and Rand Paul have all fallen victim.

Who's The Candidate Of The Future?

8:21am June 03, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

People always say they want change in elections, but who represents that change? A new poll sheds some light on who does — and who does not.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley as he announces his intention to seek the Democratic presidential nomination during a speech in Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, Md.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Seeks Democratic Nomination

9:43am June 01, 2015

by Scott Neuman

O'Malley, also a former Baltimore mayor, has made no secret of his desire to run, despite his lack of a national profile. He faces an uphill battle against front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally Saturday.

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Likens Salacious 1972 Essay To 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

2:31pm May 31, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate has been put on the defensive about the article he wrote for an alternative newspaper.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the Clinton foundation's Clinton Global Initiative conference with her husband, Bill, and daughter, Chelsea, looking on.

Fact Check: Is The Clinton Foundation 'The Most Transparent'?

10:29pm May 27, 2015

by Peter Overby

Since Hillary Clinton launched her presidential run, her family's foundation has been scrutinized. The Clintons responded, calling it the most transparent organization of its kind. But is that true?

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Fact Check: Hillary Clinton, Those Emails And The Law

10:28pm May 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

A top Republican senator charged that Hillary Clinton "probably" broke the law with her use of private emails as secretary of state. But it's not likely to be so clear.