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Why Are Highly Educated Americans Getting More Liberal?
Today, more than half of Americans who went to graduate school are liberal. Less than one in three were in 1994.

4 Ways Donald Trump’s Pro Wrestling Experience Is Like His Campaign Today
At least none of Trump’s political opponents have been strapped down and had their heads shaved by him.

Fact Check: Has President Obama ‘Depleted’ The Military?
Republican presidential candidates, led by Donald Trump, claim President Obama has slashed defense spending and will leave his successor with a weaker force. We break it down.

#MemeOfTheWeek: The Woman(‘s) Card
Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton was playing it this week. And then it seemed the entire Internet joined in the game.

Week In Politics: Cruz-Kasich Strategy, Trump Foreign Policy
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Donald Trump’s foreign policy speech, and Ted Cruz and John Kasich’s plan to stop Trump.

In 2 Indiana Manufacturing Cities, Presidential Politics Play Unexpected Role
Indiana is the leading manufacturing state in the country. In one corner is Gary, an old steel city with roots to Donald Trump, who tried to jumpstart the city’s economy in the late 1990s and early 2000s. And about two hours south is Kokomo, an old auto town resuscitated by the Obama Chrysler bailout. But the presidential politics of these two towns don’t exactly align with their benefactors.

Donald Trump Delivers Keynote At California GOP Convention
Donald Trump gave the keynote address Friday afternoon at the California Republican convention. He’s trying to lock-up the party’s presidential nomination, and California could put him over the top.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Endorses Ted Cruz, Praises Donald Trump
The Texas senator hopes the endorsement will give him a boost in the critical Indiana primary on Tuesday. But that could be undercut by Pence’s kind words for Trump.

West Wing Fans: ‘C.J. Cregg’ Returns To The White House Briefing Room
Actress Allison Janney, who played the White House press secretary in the NBC drama, made a surprise appearance during the daily press briefing to talk about opioid addiction.

Politics Podcast: The Woman Card, Carly’s Song and Respek
The politics team discuss the recent primary wins and losses, why Sanders won’t run as an independent, and Donald Trump’s comment about Hillary Clinton playing the “woman card.”

U.S. Steel Says China Is Using Cyber Stealth To Steal Its Secrets
The steelmaker is asking a U.S. agency to investigate its claims that the Chinese government not only dumps steel at unfair prices, but also uses computer hackers to steal intellectual property.

Is The ‘Never Trump’ Movement Backfiring?
Tim Miller, spokesman for an anti-Trump super PAC, Our Principles PAC, talks to host Lourdes Garcia-Navarro about whether the anti-Trump messaging is having the opposite effect.

Trump Rally In Southern California Is Scene Of Large Counterprotest, Arrests
Hundreds of protesters filled the streets outside the Pacific Amphitheater, where Trump spoke as his presidential campaign gets rolling ahead of California’s June primary.

Sanders Campaign Has Spent 50 Percent More Than Clinton in 2016
After starting as an “underdog,” Sanders has outspent the Clinton campaign in almost every major category.

California Republicans Move Into Spotlight, With Prospect Of Crowning Trump
The state GOP convention hears from Donald Trump Friday. If he clinches the nomination, it’ll be when California’s 172 Republican delegates are awarded in June — and many are working to prevent that.

One Last Push In Congress To Change Punishment For Drug Crimes This Year
A bipartisan group of Senators is making one last push to overhaul the way drug criminals are punished before Capitol Hill shuts down this year.

Donald Trump’s Rivals Count On Indiana In Strategy To Block GOP Front-Runner
Indiana could make or break Donald Trump’s chances at the GOP nomination. The state is key in Ted Cruz and John Kasich’s strategy to force Trump into a contested convention.

Hillary Clinton’s Senate Years Provide Insight Into How She Might Govern
NPR takes a look back at Hillary Clinton’s Senate years and what her policy and personality say about how she would govern as president.

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Eye General Election After Key Primary Wins
After winning key Northeastern primaries, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are pivoting to the general election.

Boehner Says He’s Never ‘Worked With A More Miserable Son Of A Bitch’ Than Cruz
John Boehner went with radical honesty at a recent college event, also calling presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz “lucifer in the flesh.”

Ted Cruz Names His Pick For Vice President: Carly Fiorina
Ted Cruz announced Wednesday that he is picking former rival Carly Fiorina as his running mate. It’s a last-ditch move designed to shake up the GOP primary race in which he badly trails Donald Trump.

When It Comes To Foreign Policy, Trump Promises To Put America First
Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. To delve into the GOP front-runner’s speech, Steve Inskeep talks to one of Trump’s advisers Walid Phares.

28 Pages In Sept. 11 Report Should Be Declassified, Ex-Sen. Graham Says
Former Senator Bob Graham talks to Lourdes Garcia-Navarro about why he wants the White House to declassify secret pages of the report that address allegations of Saudi ties to the hijackers.

Expert Doubts Trump’s Pledge Of A More Consistent Foreign Policy
GOP front-runner Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. Richard Fontaine, a former adviser to Senator John McCain, talks to Steve Inskeep about Trump’s speech.

If Basketball Had A Penalty Box, Ted Cruz Would Be In It
While on a campaign trip to Indiana, GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz referred to a “basketball ring” when he meant hoop. Cruz later told reporters he stumbled while speaking.

A Tale Of Two Trumps On The Campaign Trail
In a 24 hours span, the whiplash between a calmer, more presidential Trump versus the bombastic, caustic politician stood in stark contrast.

Trump Reset? Sober Foreign Policy Address Gives Peek Into ‘Trump Doctrine’
The New York billionaire’s speech was short on specifics, but was more subdued and serious than often seen on the campaign trail, a sign of Trump’s attempt to project a presidential tone.

After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off ‘Hundreds’ Of Staffers
The campaign says it no longer needs so many staff for the remaining contests left on the calendar, but the move could be a sign of trouble.

Las Vegas Columnist Quits After Ban On Writing About Adelson
Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith resigned after being told he could no longer write about two of the state’s biggest players, including his paper’s new owner, Sheldon Adelson.

3 Things To Know About the ‘Woman Card’ In The 2016 Election
Trump says Clinton is playing the woman card, but gender shouldn’t play a huge role in a November race (and Democrats always win the women’s vote these days, anyway).

Donald Trump Delivers Foreign Policy Speech In Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump delivered a foreign policy address on Wednesday, complete with a teleprompter. It’s supposed to be the first in a series of speeches aimed at demonstrating the Republican front-runner’s policy chops.

Hillary Clinton Pivots Toward General Election After Primary Wins
There are still seven more weeks of primary contests, but Bernie Sanders says it’s unlikely he’ll win the nomination and Hillary Clinton is already looking to the general election.

Ted Cruz Chooses Carly Fiorina As Vice Presidential Pick
Sen. Ted Cruz announced Wednesday former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina will join his ticket as a candidate for vice president. Cruz is making a last-ditch effort to deny Donald Trump the Republican nomination.

Donald Trump Accuses Hillary Clinton Of Playing The ‘Woman Card’
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Debbie Walsh, director of Center for American Women and Politics, about the notion of the “woman card” and whether there is a “masculinity card.”

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison
Dennis Hastert, the longest serving speaker of the House, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case tied to sexual abuse.

Donald Trump Claims U.S. Intervention Created ‘Chaotic’ Middle East
NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with Vali Nasr, dean of the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about Donald Trump’s foreign policy speech Wednesday.

‘I Wish To Say’ Project Sends Personal Messages To Presidential Candidates
One hundred volunteer typists working on old-fashioned manual typewriters will assemble in New York City to take down messages passersby want to send to presidential candidates. It’s part of artist Sheryl Oring’s “I Wish To Say” project.

Politics Podcast: Why Did Ted Cruz Just Announce His VP?
The NPR Politics team is back with a quick take to discuss Cruz’s announcement that Carly Fiorina will be his vice president. That is, if he were to win the nomination.

Cruz Will Name Fiorina As His Vice-Presidential Pick
The “major announcement” from Cruz is a last-ditch effort designed to shake-up the GOP primary race, one in which he badly trails front-runner Donald Trump.

First House Incumbent Loses Primary, Plus 4 Other Important Down-Ballot Results
The Democratic establishment’s favored candidates won in two Senate contests and a millionaire wine mogul’s $12.4 million went down the drain in the most expensive House primary this year.

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Awaits Sentencing In Hush-Money Case
Hastert has pleaded guilty to structuring cash withdrawals that were used to cover up alleged sexual abuse during his time as a wrestling coach.

How A Media Metaphor Took Root In GOP Political Circles
For much of the primary season — especially early on when there were 17 candidates — the conventional wisdom relied on lane theory. That is candidates had to win their lane, such as party insider.

GOP Candidates Court Indiana, The Next State To Hold A Primary
After Donald Trump won Tuesday’s primaries, Ted Cruz and John Kasich are looking ahead. They are mathematically eliminated from getting the GOP nomination unless they can force a contested convention.

It’s ‘On To Indy!’ As Challengers To Trump And Clinton Seek To Rebound
Donald Trump, with about 75 percent of the delegates, and Hillary Clinton, with 90 percent, are so far ahead in their parties that only the most extraordinary events could prevent their nominations.

Clinton’s Road To The Nomination Was Paved By Other Women Who Ran
Barring something extraordinary happening, Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee. That would make her the first woman to top a major party ticket.

With The Nomination All But Decided, Clinton’s And Sanders’ Goals Change
Now that Tuesday’s wins virtually assure Hillary Clinton’s nomination, she is doing her best to win over Bernie Sanders’ supporters. Sanders is intent on keeping his progressive politics relevant.

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In McDonnell Corruption Case
Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell and his wife were charged with 11 counts of conspiracy to commit fraud under federal law. Now, the nation’s top court will decide whether to uphold the conviction.