Politics

Carly Fiorina at a luncheon Tuesday with New Hampshire Republican lawmakers.

5 Things You Should Know About Carly Fiorina

4:46pm May 04, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The former CEO of Hewlett-Packard once had a stint filing and typing for the company. She also dropped out of law school, survived breast cancer and once ran a campaign ad featuring demon sheep.

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In this handout photo from Singapore's Raffles Hospital, Dr. Keith Goh and Carson operate on 29-year-old conjoined twins Ladan and Laleh Bijani in 2003.

5 Things You Should Know About Ben Carson

10:48am May 04, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The pediatric neurosurgeon, who entered the presidential race Sunday night, performed pioneering operations on conjoined twins and hasn't held public office before. Here's what you might not know.

Rubio in 2008 as Florida House speaker, unveiling a portrait that would hang in the House chamber.

What You Should Know About Marco Rubio

10:05pm May 03, 2015

by Nayana Davis

The Florida senator got his start on the Bob Dole presidential campaign and was once Mormon. Here's what else you might not know.

Former FBI Agent Speaks Out: 'I Was Not Protected'

8:17pm May 03, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Robyn Gritz investigated major national security threats, but says the FBI drummed her out of a job after she fell out of favor with her supervisors. She went on to sell cosmetics and answer phones.

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Author: Clinton Foundation Disclosures 'Sloppy At The Very Least'

10:26am May 02, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Joshua Green of Bloomberg News about the Clinton Foundation and its apparent lack of transparency over donors.

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Baltimore State's Attorney Known For Understanding City's Poor Communities

9:18pm May 01, 2015

by Nurith Aizenman

Marilyn Mosby rose to the national spotlight Friday with her announcement of the swift charges brought against the six police officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray.

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Reaction To Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby's Remarks

5:49pm May 01, 2015

by Kat Chow

On Friday, Mosby announced that the death of Freddie Gray was a homicide. She is charging the city police officers with a range of offenses — including second-degree murder and manslaughter.

From Medicaid to immigration to same-sex marriage, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has rankled some in the conservative base.

Ohio Republican Gov. Kasich On Expanding Medicaid: 'It's My Money'

5:44pm May 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

John Kasich is thinking about running for president. But the problem is whether he can get through a GOP primary, given some of his issue positions.

Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

4:34pm May 01, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Former Port Authority official David Wildstein pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in the "Bridgegate" scandal. Also, a grand jury unsealed indictments against two other former Christie aides.

While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the Virginia Consumer Electronics Association Friday, his ally was due in court over charges related to the "Bridgegate" scandal.

A Rough Week For 2 Potential Presidential Candidates

4:24pm May 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley got heckled in Baltimore for his policing policies, while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former ally pleaded guilty for his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal.