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Donald Trump Wins 5 Primaries; Hillary Clinton Wins 4, Loses Rhode Island
Trump calls himself the presumptive nominee; Clinton solidifies her lead. In addition to Mara Liasson’s roundup, Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic strategist Margie Omero and GOP strategist Jim Hobart

Special Election Coverage: The April 26 Northeast Primaries
Catch up on interviews from NPR’s special election coverage of the primaries on April 26, hosted by Scott Detrow and Audie Cornish.

Barring Something Unforeseen, Hillary Clinton Will Be The Democratic Nominee
On the Democratic side, it’s all but done. The former secretary of state now has 90 percent of the delegates needed to be the nominee. For the GOP, Trump is now the only one who can win a majority.

Did Mary Pat Christie Roll Her Eyes During Trump’s Comment About Women?
In his victory speech Tuesday night, having swept all five primary states that voted, Donald Trump made a comment about Hillary Clinton that went viral. But Mary Pat Christie’s face stole the show.

Trump Sweeps Northeastern Primaries; Clinton Wins In Maryland And Delaware
Donald Trump is projected to win all five states that voted Tuesday while Hillary Clinton will also notch wins in Maryland and Delaware, per the Associated Press.

GOP Rivals Focus On Future Contests To Deny Donald Trump The Nomination
Donald Trump is hoping for big wins in Tuesday’s primaries, as his rivals focus on future contests to deny him the nomination.

Federal District Judge Upholds North Carolina’s Sweeping Voter ID Law
A federal district judge upheld North Carolina’s new voting law, including requirements that voters show a government-issued photo ID at the polls and only vote in the correct precinct. Opponents of the law say they will appeal, but the decision could be in effect for the November elections, which voter advocates say might mean some voters, especially minorities, will be disenfranchised. The judge said that did not appear to be the case.

Hillary Clinton Hopes To Extend Delegate Lead As She Eyes General Election
Hillary Clinton has started pivoting toward the general election as she hopes to extend her delegate lead Tuesday night out of the reach of Bernie Sanders.

‘Acela Primary’: Voters Hit The Polls In 5 Northeastern States
Tuesday is the so-called “Acela primary.” Voters headed to the polls in five northeastern states and we’ll hear from them.

What Harriet Tubman, Prince And Beyonce Can Teach Us About Politics
What if we took some tips from think-piece culture in the way we talk about our politics?

VIDEO: Chocolate Bars With A Political Bite
It’s often said that Washington, D.C., is a town obsessed with politics. Apparently, that obsession extends to its chocolatiers. We visit a factory making politically inspired chocolate bars.

In GOP Primary, Former Pa. Gov. Ridge Picks Substance Over Celebrity
Ex-Gov. Tom Ridge, also the former head of the Department of Homeland Security, talks to Steve Inskeep about why he has endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for president.

Tuesday Primaries: 4 Things We’re Watching In 5 States
Five delegate-rich states on the East Coast’s “Acela corridor” vote Tuesday. Can front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton wrap up their respective nominations?

5 Other Contests To Watch In Tuesday’s Primaries
A Pennsylvania Democratic primary will affect the general election, the Maryland Senate race turns on race and gender, a $12.4 million congressional race and two House incumbents face tough primaries.

Campaign Mystery: Why Don’t Bernie Sanders’ Big Rallies Lead To Big Wins?
Bernie Sanders is drawing large, energetic crowds, but that hasn’t translated into wins in large states. It turns out there is often a disconnect between big rallies and winning elections.

Spending On Democratic Congressional Primary In Maryland Breaks Records
In the suburbs of Washington, D.C., wealthy businessman David Trone has injected more than $12 million of his own money to try to win the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 8th congressional district.

Like In 2008, Ex-Pa. Governor Says Clinton Will Win State’s Democratic Primary
Five states hold primaries on Tuesday and Pennsylvania has the biggest delegate prize. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks to former Governor Ed Rendell for some insight into that swing state’s politics.

Ex-House Speaker Hastert Sued By Sex Abuse Victim Over Hush Money
A man who says former House Speaker Dennis Hastert sexually molested him decades ago has sued Hastert. He says he wants the rest of a multi-million dollar payoff Hastert promised him.

Why Merkley Supports Sanders When A Majority Of Senators Back Clinton
Sen. Jeff Merkley is the only senator to publicly support Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination. He talks to Steve Inskeep about his support for Sanders over Hillary Clinton.

In Full Trump Style, Front-Runner Blasts Rivals Cruz, Kasich
As Donald Trump moves closer to the GOP nomination, there’s been a lot of talk that he’ll tone down his image. But that wasn’t evident on Monday, the day before five Northeast states hold primaries.

Harvard Poll: Millennials Yearn For Bernie, But Prefer Clinton To Trump
Poll finds just 17 percent of millennials view GOP presidential candidate Donald positively. While Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders is the only candidate with a positive net favorable rating.

Ahead Of Sentencing, Ex-Speaker Dennis Hastert Is Sued Over Hush Money
A man who says he was sexually abused by Hastert as a teenager is seeking the rest of the $3.5 million Hastert allegedly promised. Hastert faces sentencing this week for crimes related to the cash.

FACT CHECK: Bernie Sanders And Whether Poor Americans Vote
One of Sanders’ stats may be off, but it’s true that low-income Americans vote in far smaller numbers than their higher-income counterparts.

In Maryland, Political Money Flows Ahead Of Upcoming Elections
Washington, D.C., gets a close-up view of political money excesses next door in the Maryland elections, which include a millionaire self-financing his campaign and a candidate’s spouse running a superPAC.

Connecticut Democrats Divided Over Gun Control Ahead Of Primary
Gun control has become a major subject of debate in the Connecticut Democratic presidential primary.

Congress Considers Plan To Restructure Puerto Rico’s $72 Billion Debt
Puerto Rico is short of cash and at risk of defaulting on a $400 million debt payment due May 1. House speaker Paul Ryan pledged to have a plan ready by then to help Puerto Rico find a way to repay its more than $70 billion debt.

Cruz, Kasich Join Forces In Last-Ditch Effort To Stop Trump
The campaigns of Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich have coordinated their efforts in select upcoming primaries in a last-ditch effort to deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination.

Bernie Sanders Campaigns In Connecticut Before Tough Slate Of Primaries
Bernie Sanders campaigns in Connecticut ahead of the next set of primaries. Sanders is facing an uphill battle in Tuesday’s contests. He needs to win at least 59 percent of pledged delegates if he hopes to overtake his rival Hillary Clinton and win the Democratic nomination. But Sanders and his supporters are vowing to fight on.

‘Alter Egos’ Dissects Hillary Clinton’s Tenure As Obama’s Secretary Of State
Mark Landler of The New York Times discusses Clinton and Obama’s contrasting views on America’s role in the world. Clinton, Landler says, was often the hawk, more willing to intervene with force.

The Cruz-Kasich Deal: Will Their Alliance Against Trump Work?
John Kasich and Ted Cruz will stay out of each other’s way in three upcoming primary states. The non-aggression pact is an attempt to block Donald Trump from clinching the GOP nomination.

Populist Appeals Hit Home To Voters Who Feel They’re Unheard
Populism has been the biggest force this election year. What lasting effect might populism have on both Democrats and Republicans — even after Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have left the scene.

Race, Gender Roil Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
Donna Edwards is vying to be just the second black woman ever elected to the Senate. But not all of the state’s black female leaders or African-American members of Congress are lining up behind her.

This Week In Politics: 5 States Hold Primaries On Tuesday
There are primaries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and Robert Costa ofThe Washington Post.

Cruz And Kasich Announce Joint Strategy To Block Trump
In a statement sent out Sunday, the Cruz campaign said it will focus resources on Indiana, “and in turn clear the path for Gov. Kasich to compete in Oregon and New Mexico.”

President Obama To Announce U.S. Is Sending 250 Military Personnel To Syria
The president’s announcement, set to be delivered Monday in Germany, will bring the total number of American military personnel deployed in the country to as many as 300.

What’s At Stake In Tuesday’s Elections
Five states in the Northeast go to the polls Tuesday. Bernie Sanders faces a tough challenge on the Democratic side, while Donald Trump leads GOP polls.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle
Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

Sanders Adviser Says Campaign May Have To ‘Reevaluate’ After Tuesday
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders needs to win all remaining contests by 20-percentage points to overtake Hillary Clinton in the delegate race. How he proceeds will affect the legacy of his campaign.