Donald Trump, who has begun to slip in the polls, has charged that the outcome of November’s election will be “rigged.” President Obama blasted that as “ridiculous” in a wide-ranging news conference.
Protesters Wield Pocket Constitutions At Trump Rally
Taking a cue from Khizr Khan’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, protesters held up the booklets during a Trump speech in Portland, Maine.
‘Village Voice’ Reporter Recalls Roy Cohn’s Early Influence On Trump
NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with longtime Village Voice investigative reporter Wayne Barrett about Donald Trump’s mentor and lawyer, Roy Cohn, who is said to have taught Trump the strategy of attack, counterattack and never apologize. Barrett is author of the 1991 biography of Trump, Trump: The Deals and the Downfall.
Clinton Touts Alternate Paths To Success, Trump Criticizes Payment To Iran
Hillary Clinton campaigned in Nevada Thursday where she focused on how union workers without college degrees can get good jobs. In Maine, Trump focused on a cash payment sent to Iran by the U.S.
Ukraine’s Ambassador Struggles To Stay Silent About Donald Trump
Usually foreign diplomats try to stay out of U.S. politics. But for Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., this is a hard time to stay silent. He’s worried about what Donald Trump is saying about Ukraine and Russia on the campaign trail.
Donald Trump Raises Confusion, Concern Among Many In Germany
NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with Joerg Lau, foreign editor of Die Zeit, about how Germany views the U.S. presidential election. He says Donald Trump raises much confusion and concern among Germans.
Clinton Republicans, Trump Democrats: See Who’s Defecting This Election
Several prominent Republicans endorsed Hillary Clinton this week — but crossing over during a presidential election isn’t new.
Despite Email Debacle, Prominent Cybersecurity Leaders Favor Clinton
They are political endorsements you might not expect.
Donald Trump Might Be In Real Trouble This Time
The freewheeling Trump personality that had been a wellspring of success has become a gusher of miscues and offenses — at precisely the wrong time.
Cybersecurity Conference Includes ‘Hackers For Hillary’ Fundraiser
A Hillary Clinton fundraiser will take place at BlackHat in Las Vegas. Cybersecurity experts there say they support her over Donald Trump despite all the controversy over her email server.
July Was Clinton’s Best Month Of Fundraising; Trump Wasn’t Far Behind
Hillary Clinton’s campaign, along with the Democratic National Committee, raised $90 million in July — its largest monthly haul yet. The Trump campaign announced Wednesday it had raised $82 jointly with the Republican National Committee, with $64 million coming from small donors. Steve Inskeep talks with Matea Gold, who covers money and politics for the Washington Post.
Clinton’s Attacks On Trump’s Temperament Mark A Kind Of Role Reversal
Women are often stereotyped as overly emotional. Now, Hillary Clinton is turning that line of attack on Donald Trump’s temperament.
Libertarian Candidates Pitch Themselves As Antidote To Partisanship
“We want the government out of your pocketbook and out of your bedroom, and the polling shows that a majority of Americans think that,” vice presidential nominee Bill Weld said in a CNN town hall.
Hillary Clinton Hits Trump Over Outsourcing
Clinton visited a Colorado tie company on Wednesday, questioning why her Republican rival makes his name-brand ties in China and not America.
State Dept. Calls Report Linking Payment To Iranian Prisoner Release ‘False’
State Department spokesman John Kirby said there was no quid pro quo with the $400 million payment, which he said was tied to a claim Iran launched in an international tribunal.
Clinton, Kaine Driven By Their Faith In The ‘Social Gospel’
For both candidates on the Democratic Party ticket, religious faith has provided a foundation for their progressive politics.
How Positive Thinking, Prosperity Gospel Define Donald Trump’s Faith Outlook
“God didn’t want people to be poor,” is how one historian described the view the Trump family pastor.
Can This Campaign Be Saved? GOP Scrambles To ‘Reset’ Trump
Party loyalists are hopeful the GOP presidential nominee can change course after a disastrous first week of the general election campaign.
After Pulse Shooting, LGBT Folks Of Color Worry About Increased Police Attention
Some LGBT activists worry that more police presence won’t protect them from vigilante violence — and might actually make these events less safe for the communities they serve.
With $80 Million July Haul, Trump Narrows Fundraising Gap With Clinton
Clinton still has far more cash in the bank, but Trump has caught up considerably.
Senate Control Up For Grabs As Republicans Play Defense
A look at the senate races this year reveals Republicans playing defense in many states, but Democrats need a serious bounce to take control of the chamber.
Panic-Stricken Republican Party Looks To Get Trump Back On Track
Donald Trump’s latest controversial comments are stealing the spotlight in the presidential campaign — leaving many in his party worried about his prospects against Hillary Clinton.
Obama Commutes Sentences Of 214 Federal Inmates
President Obama Monday commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates. Clemency for non violent drug offenses has been a focus of the Obama administration, and it has overseen the commutations of more prisoners than the previous nine administrations combined.
As U.S. Presidential Election Nears, Mexicans Fear Economic Impact
NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to independent journalist Javier Garza about how the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Mexico. Some fear how the new president will affect Mexico’s economy.
Tea Party Rep. Tim Huelskamp Defeated In Kansas Primary
A tea party member of Congress from Kansas is the latest member to lose a primary election this year.
Hillary Clinton Uses Billionaire Supporters To Undermine Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton has some very rich people supporting her, including Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban and Meg Whitman. The advantages of their support are obvious, but there could be some potential downsides.
Basketball Tickets, Caribbean Travel. Is Disclosure Enough For Kaine’s Gifts?
Clinton’s vice presidential pick received more than $160,000 in gifts while governor of Virginia. He disclosed it all, as required by state law, but it could be a problem in this year of populists.
Reporting While Brown In The Summer Of Trump
Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby sit down with Pilar Marrero of La Opinión and Wesley Lowery of the Washington Post to see how they balance real talk and staying fair during the Summer of Trump.
Establishment Topples Tea Party With Ouster Of Kansas Republican
Buoyed by agriculture interest groups, obstetrician Roger Marshall easily ousted Kansas Rep. Tim Huelskamp, a conservative member of the rabble-rousing Freedom Caucus.
Gen. Dempsey To Fellow Officers: Stay Off The Political Battlefield
Two retired generals spoke out at the political conventions last month. The retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says they and other officers should keep their politics private.
Clinton’s And Kaine’s Faith Traditions Are Consistent With Political Liberalism
Hillary Clinton was a devout church-attending Methodist as a young woman. During and after college, she retained her Methodist identity even as she moved left politically. She represents the “social gospel” wing of the denomination. Her VP choice, Tim Kaine, comes from a comparable tradition in the Catholic church.
Donald Trump Declines To Endorse Ryan, McCain Ahead Of Their Primaries
Steve Inskeep talks with NPR congressional reporter Susan Davis about Donald Trump’s unwillingness to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. John McCain in their primaries next week. Echoing Ryan’s words when Trump clinched the GOP presidential nomination, Trump said of endorsing Ryan, “I’m not there yet.”
For Donald Trump, Mike Pence Brings Conservative Christian Cred
Steve Inskeep speaks with Michael Cromartie, vice president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which examines the role of religion in public life, about the faith backgrounds of Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence. When Trump named the Indiana governor as his vice presidential pick, it seemed calculated to put evangelical Christians at ease. But a Pew study in June found that even before Pence joined the ticket, evangelical voters were strongly in favor of Trump.
In A Turbulent Election Year, Mosques Organize En Masse Voting
In an election year marked by vitriol toward the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshipers to vote. To do so, they’re borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.
As November Approaches, Courts Deal Series Of Blows To Voter ID Laws
In the past two weeks, judges have ruled against voter ID or proof-of-citizenship requirements in Texas, Kansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
What Would Donald Trump’s Department of Justice Look Like?
Some Justice Department veterans said they worry about the possibility of political interference in law enforcement decisions if Donald Trump wins the White House.
Trump Men Weigh In On What Ivanka Would Do If Sexually Harassed
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his son Eric both suggest a “strong, powerful” woman like Ivanka would never allow herself to be subjected to sexual harassment.
WATCH: Donald Trump Kicks Baby Out Of Rally
The GOP nominee first seemed to shrug off a crying baby at a rally, but then said: “I think she really believed me that I love having a baby crying while I’m speaking. People don’t understand.”
Obama Touts Benefits Of Pacific Trade Deal With Singapore’s Prime Minister
During a meeting Tuesday with the prime minister of Singapore, President Obama touted the benefits of the Trans-Pacific trade deal. But with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both on record against the deal, Obama faces a narrow path to ratification.
Tim Kaine Suffers Backlash Over Acceptance Of Political Gifts
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine accepted $160,000 worth of free travel and gifts while serving as governor and lieutenant governor of Virginia. It was all legal and disclosed. NPR explores if it is still a campaign issue.
Voter ID Laws Face Uncertain Future After Court Decisions
A federal judge on Monday blocked North Dakota from enforcing its strict voter ID law. Similar laws in North Carolina and Wisconsin have also been recently struck down. NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to Richard L. Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine, about the future of voter ID legislation.
Russian Public Leans Toward Trump In U.S. Presidential Election
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Pavel Felgenhauer, a columnist for Novaya Gazeta, about how the U.S. presidential election is being covered in Russia and how the Russian public views Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Politics Podcast: Trump’s Response To Khizr Khan At The Democratic Convention
The politics team is back to discuss the controversy over Donald Trump’s response to the parents of a fallen Muslim-American soldier and what impact this could have on his campaign.
Trump Thanks Paul Ryan’s House Challenger For Supporting Him In Khan Dispute
Paul Nehlen, who is challenging Paul Ryan in the Wisconsin primary, defended Donald Trump’s criticism of Muslim dad and attorney Khizr Khan.
People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?
On balance, Americans said Trump’s convention made them less likely to vote for him. Clinton’s convention, meanwhile, fared far better. What could that mean for the general election?
Obama Calls Trump ‘Unfit’ To Be President, Questions Why Republicans Still Endorsing
The president said he has disagreed on policy with Republicans and past nominees, “but I never thought they couldn’t do the job.” That’s different this time, he said.
NSA Director Rogers On DNC Hacking, Cyberwarfare And ISIS
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