Politics

Week In Politics: Republican Presidential Debate And Iran Nuclear Deal

3:13pm August 08, 2015

Political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times discuss the first GOP presidential debate and the Iran nuclear deal.

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Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump (right) and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speak together during a commercial break at the first Republican presidential debate in Cleveland on Thursday. Trump's remarks about Fox News debate moderator Megyn Ke

Trump Booted From Conservative Forum After Latest Remarks

1:47pm August 08, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In an appearance on CNN, the maverick candidate called Fox News host and debate moderator Megyn Kelly a "lightweight" and "highly overrated." And those were just the nice things.

Politics & Government

Other Candidates Find Ways To Stand Out On Debate Night

12:52pm August 08, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Much of the focus in this week's Republican debate was on Donald Trump. But the debate was just important to a handful of underdog candidates, who have been struggling to get noticed.

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How Are Republicans Reacting To Donald Trump?

12:52pm August 08, 2015

Last night, Donald Trump made some comments about Fox News host Megyn Kelly which saw him ousted from an upcoming GOP event. Linda Wertheimer talks with conservative columnist Jennifer Rubin.

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RedState Editor Says Trump's Comments 'Just Rude'

12:52pm August 08, 2015

Some recent comments about Fox News host Megyn Kelly got Donald Trumped disinvited from an upcoming conservative event. Linda Wertheimer talks to RedState editor Erick Erickson about his decision.

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#NPRreads: Cecil's Zimbabwe And UCLA Tracks A Superbug

6:06pm August 07, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Also this week, an in-depth look at Darren Wilson — the Ferguson, Mo., police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.

An image from Jon Stewart's first appearance as host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show.

Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' Legacy: Changing How Americans See Satire

5:37pm August 07, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Jon Stewart hosts his last episode of The Daily Show tonight, after 16 years as TV's satirist supreme. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Stewart's barbs changed how people talk about politics and media.

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Here's What To Look For In The GOP's First Presidential Debate

5:37pm August 07, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The first official GOP presidential debate is Thursday night in Cleveland. The top 10 candidates — according to an average of five recent national polls — will be on stage. And the seven other candidates will participate in a forum before the debate.

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Donald Trump talks to reporters after Thursday's debate.

Is Trump Turning Into A President Or 'Just Another Politician'?

4:56pm August 07, 2015

by Ron Elving

Laughed at just months ago, Donald Trump was not only included in Thursday's GOP debate but featured literally at its vortex. He was still the star of the show but no longer a show unto himself.

Michigan Lawmaker Reportedly Concocted Fake Scandal To Cover Up A Real One

4:50pm August 07, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Detroit News says that state Rep. Todd Courser sought to spread a rumor that he is homosexual to hide his extramarital affair with a female lawmaker.