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Former vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Senator from California and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris greet supporters outside the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.

Politics & Government

Biden Vows To Ease Racial Divisions. Here's His Record

5:24pm October 14, 2020

by Steve Inskeep

Joe Biden has witnessed and at times influenced decades of social change. He is still on the stage to see the long-term results of his actions, and sometimes to receive the judgment of history.

President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month.

Politics & Government

Trump's Doctor Says He's No Longer A 'Transmission Risk'

10:49pm October 10, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

White House physician Dr. Sean Conley says the president is no longer contagious 10 days after the onset of symptoms, but did not give details on whether Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.

The latest ad analytics show that President Trump is spending in Ohio and Iowa, two places where Trump should be favored.

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Biden Has The Advantage On The Airwaves With Weeks To Go In Campaign

7:01pm October 09, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Trump campaign is set to run about $11 million in ads in the two Midwestern states he won in 2016. But six states continue to dominate the airwaves, with Florida and Pennsylvania topping the list.

Numerous people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a Sept. 26 event in the Rose Garden at the White House to announce President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

The Many, Maddening Hurdles To Contact Tracing The White House Outbreak

6:55pm October 09, 2020

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

The coronavirus outbreak originating at the White House may have spread cases to dozens of other communities. But tracing related cases and stopping further spread is extremely challenging.

During the Sept. 29 presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Cleveland, President Trump declined to denounce white supremacists. Days later he told Fox News that he condemned right-wing hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Proud Bo

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

4:40pm October 09, 2020

by Leila Fadel

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

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A Marine is posted Thursday outside the West Wing of the White House, signifying the president is in the Oval Office. President Trump's physician said that he could return to public engagements as soon as Saturday.

Health & Safety

'Reckless': Doctors Question Trump Resuming Activities So Quickly

4:07pm October 09, 2020

by Rob Stein

Trump's physician said Trump could resume "public engagements" as soon as Saturday. But experts say that may be too soon, both for his own health and the safety of those around him.

Politics & Government

NPR Electoral Map: Biden Lead Widens Again With Less Than A Month To Go

2:31pm October 09, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

At this point, Biden leads nationally and in enough key swing states to reach 270 electoral votes. Still, Trump remains within striking distance in several important places.

Religious leaders urge people of faith to pray for political leaders, both in general and when those elected officials are ill, even if people disagree with those leaders' policies.

Religion

Faith Leaders Reflect On The Proper Response To Trump's Illness

2:24pm October 09, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Even harsh critics of the president have been careful not to wish him ill, and some religious leaders hope he gains wisdom from his experience.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris responds to Vice President Pence during Wednesday's debate in Salt Lake City.

Politics & Government

Trump Calls Harris A 'Monster,' Reviving A Pattern Of Attacking Women Of Color

11:12am October 09, 2020

by Juana Summers

In a telephone interview, the president slammed the Democratic vice presidential nominee using a term he has previously reserved for terrorists, murders and major natural disasters.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join guests in singing "America the Beautiful" during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families on Sept. 27, in the East Room of the White House.

New Scrutiny On Trump's Gold Star Family Event After COVID-19 Outbreak

7:54am October 09, 2020

by Quil Lawrence

Despite this year's Gold Star event landing amid the pandemic, the White House didn't cancel it. President Trump says when he met these family members, he couldn't bear to keep them at arms-length.

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