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Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaks to the delegates on start of the first day of the Republican National Convention. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of t

Roundup: The Republican National Convention And Race (So Far)

3:15pm July 21, 2016

by Ericka Cruz Guevarra

A lawmaker asks if nonwhites have contributed to civilization. Accusations that a white woman stole remarks from a black woman. An exceedingly tiny number of black delegates. And more from the RNC.

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in the Speaker's conference room at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

On Eve Of Convention, Paul Ryan Offers Glimpse Of The GOP's Road Not Taken

8:26am July 17, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

In a conversation with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the Republican speaker of the House suggests how different the focus at the party's upcoming convention might have been, had he been leading the ticket.

NPR's Interview With House Speaker Paul Ryan On Poverty And Politics

1:22pm July 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews House Speaker Paul Ryan about his policies on poverty, his thoughts on Donald Trump — and his advice for the next Republican vice presidential candidate.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump Is Back On Capitol Hill

12:00pm July 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is meeting with Republican Congressional leaders in Washington on Thursday. Here's a look at a few of the reasons why he is coming back.

With Anti-Poverty Plan, Ryan And House GOP Launch 2016 Campaign Agenda

5:44am June 07, 2016

by Susan Davis

Speaker Ryan is leading the effort to outline the GOP's goals after this election. The series of proposals will leave room for presumptive nominee Donald Trump to put his stamp on the party platform.

An excerpt from the 2016 Texas Republican Party platform.

How The Wrong Verb Meant The Texas GOP Called Most Texans Gay

5:41pm May 19, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

In the 2016 party platform approved last week, the Texas Republican Party used one verb that changed the meaning of a whole sentence.

Trump And Ryan Call Meeting A 'Very Positive Step Toward Unification' Of GOP

2:38pm May 12, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In a joint statement after their meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters, the two stressed that the party must unite to defeat likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton this fall.

Time is running out for a conservative to launch a national third-party presidential campaign, as Ross Perot did in 1992.

Politics & Government

Is It Too Late For A Third-Party Presidential Candidate To Run?

3:18pm May 10, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Some Republicans who won't support Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee are calling for a conservative third-party candidate. Getting one on the ballot, though, is a complicated process.

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Politics & Government

Congressional Republicans Line Up Behind Trump

1:27pm May 05, 2016

by Susan Davis

With Donald Trump all but assured the GOP nomination, congressional Republicans are reluctantly ready to support him.

Trump Sweeps Northeastern Primaries; Clinton Cements Wide Lead Over Sanders

11:43pm April 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is projected to win all five states that voted Tuesday. Hillary Clinton wins in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, while Bernie Sanders is victorious in R.I., per The Associated Press.