'Dallas Morning News' Editorial: 'Trump Is No Republican'
In a scathing takedown, the reliably Republican Dallas Morning News declines to endorse Donald Trump's bid for the presidency.
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170-Plus Days And Counting: GOP Unlikely To End Supreme Court Blockade Soon
The Senate is back for its brief autumn session, but no one expects the majority Republican body to move forward with the confirmation of Merrick Garland, President Obama's pick for the court vacancy.
Congress Faces Looming Deadline To Prevent Government Shutdown
Congress returns Tuesday after a seven week recess and will face an end of September deadline to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. Lawmakers will also have to decide how to fund efforts to combat the spread of Zika. And all of this must be done in an election year where some Congress members face tough re-election battles of their own.
Obama Cancels Meeting With Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte After Insults
President Obama cancelled a meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte after the Filipino leader insulted Obama's mother. The U.S. has been critical of the Filipino government's crackdown on drugs with more than 2,000 people killed in the last two months.
Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dies At 92
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly has died. Schalfly championed traditional roles for women and led opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. She helped move the Republican Party to the right on issues including abortion rights and same-sex marriage.
Fox Will Pay Gretchen Carlson $20 Million To Settle Sexual Harassment Suit
Two months after former Fox & Friends co-host Gretchen Carlson accused Fox News' then-Chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, the network's parent company has agreed to a payment, and an apology.
A Resurgence Of 'Redneck' Pride, Marked By Race, Class And Trump
The media have used a variety of epithets to describe white working-class Trump supporters. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says these terms embody the class contention that is central to this year's election.
Congress To-Do List: Fund Government Agencies, Zika Virus Battle
After a 7-week summer break, Congress returns to Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are scheduled to spend the month of September on a very short to-do list before leaving again ahead of November' election.
Presidential Campaigns Begin Their Sprint To Election Day
Labor Day marks the traditional start of campaign season but this has been anything but a traditional campaign. We examine the state of the presidential race and what we should be paying attention to.
Professor Weighs In On Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Uninformed Voter Comment
Steve Inskeep talks to Morehouse College professor Marc Lamont Hill, who says it's important that Americans, who may be considered to be uninformed citizens, vote in presidential elections.