Politics

The Internet Can Turn Quickly — Even On Bernie Sanders

10:40am August 15, 2016

by Ashley Young

The former presidential candidate bought a lake-front summer vacation home for $575,000 last week. Some of his former supporters weren't happy about it and questioned his socialist bona fides.

Politics & Government

Clinton Releases 2015 Tax Returns; Pressure On Trump To Do The Same

7:59am August 15, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton last week released her latest tax returns. It's a move to pressure Trump to release his tax records but it also underscores the wealth that the Clinton's have amassed in recent years.

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Politics & Government

This Week In Politics

6:08am August 15, 2016

David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Republican pollster Jim Hobart about the missed opportunities, and capitalized moments from the presidential campaign trail.

Trump's Week Off Script

8:39am August 14, 2016

It seems presidential candidate Donald Trump is once again off message. NPR Politics' editor Domenico Montanaro joins Rachel Martin for a look back at Trump and Hillary Clinton's weeks.

Unrest Follows Fatal Police Shooting In Milwaukee

2:34am August 14, 2016

by The Associated Press

Violence erupted and businesses were set aflame in protest across the city's north side after an officer shot and killed a 23-year-old man. Police say the man was fleeing a traffic stop and was armed.

Week In Politics: Trump's Comments, Clinton's Taxes

5:09pm August 13, 2016

A look back on the week of politics. Donald Trump made some controversial statements and Hillary Clinton released her tax returns.

Activists Gather To Push For $15 Federal Minimum Wage

5:09pm August 13, 2016

As activists gather in Richmond, Va. for a rally in support of a $15 minimum wage, stakeholders on both sides of the debate speak about how best to raise wages across the country.

Trump: I'll Only Lose With 'Cheating,' Asks Supporters To Watch Polling Places

3:36pm August 13, 2016

by Meg Anderson

At a campaign rally on Friday night, Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters to monitor polling locations. Critics say his call to action is a form of voter intimidation.

How Did Trump's and Clinton's Economic Policy Speeches Compare?

2:14pm August 13, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

While both candidates diverge vastly on many issues, they also have some surprising areas of agreement.

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#NPRreads: Shake Things Up This Weekend With These Three Stories

9:32am August 13, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.