elections

Democratic Candidate Beto O'Rourke Talks With Voters About His Health Care Policies

9:19am October 07, 2019

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke and two undecided voters in the candidate's hometown, El Paso, Texas.

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Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke spoke with NPR about the impeachment inquiry into President Trump for NPR's Off Script candidate series.

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Beto O'Rourke On Impeachment: 'This Has To Be About What Is Good For This Country'

5:22pm October 06, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

The Democratic presidential candidate told NPR that impeachment is necessary, regardless of whether it is good or bad for the Democratic Party.

President Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday, demanding that the House formally vote on an impeachment inquiry before responding to lawmakers' requests for documents.

Trump Challenges House On Impeachment Vote. Pelosi Says She's Unmoved

6:45pm October 04, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The president told reporters on Friday that he's being treated "very unfairly" and that what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls impeachment isn't real until the full chamber casts a vote.

Microsoft said it has seen "significant cyber activity" by a hacker group with suspected ties to Iran.

Microsoft Says Iranians Tried To Hack U.S. Presidential Campaign

6:15pm October 04, 2019

by Shannon Bond

Microsoft says a hacker group with ties to Iran has targeted a U.S. campaign, in the latest sign that foreign governments may try to influence the 2020 election.

Texas voter Alston Beinhorn (left), presidential candidate Julián Castro, NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro and voter Dani Marrero Hi at Mi Tierra in San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 30, 2019.

'I Have To Ask You This': Julián Castro Pressed By Immigration Activist, Rancher

5:54pm October 04, 2019

NPR's new series Off Script, which gives voters the chance to sit down with presidential candidates and ask questions, kicks off with undecided voters and former HUD Secretary Julián Castro.

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Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts greet each other at the start of the Democratic presidential debate in Detroit in July.

Politics & Government

Progressives Sanders And Warren Lead Democrats In Fundraising, Biden Lags

12:49pm October 04, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are showing they will have the money to be around for some time. Former Vice President Biden lagged behind with $15.2 million.

President Trump returns to the White House Thursday after traveling to Florida earlier in the day. He did not take questions from gathered reporters.

Politics & Government

Republicans Call For A Kavanaugh-Like Strategy In Whistleblower Fight

8:18am October 04, 2019

Republicans who support President Trump say the next three weeks are crucial to determine whether he can keep Republicans united behind him or if emerging cracks break open even wider.

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a gun control forum in Las Vegas on Wednesday. As President Trump has continued pushing false charges against Biden and his son Hunter during the impeachment fight, Biden has increased his push back.

Politics & Government

Biden Ramps Up Offense And Defense On Ukraine

5:00am October 04, 2019

by Scott Detrow

At first, former Vice President Joe Biden sparingly engaged on President Trump's Ukraine attacks, but has stepped up criticism of the president and explanations of his dealings in the country.

Republican Presidential Candidate Mark Sanford Campaigns At The South Carolina Statehouse

Foresight 2020: Mark Sanford

3:28pm October 03, 2019

The former governor and congressman faces many challenges in his bid to win the Republican nomination.

Storm clouds rolled over Capitol Hill earlier this week.

Political Storm Clouds Glower As Dems Open New Phase In Impeachment Case

12:55pm October 03, 2019

by Philip Ewing

After a delay, the House Intelligence Committee is set to convene its first closed-door deposition with a witness. Meanwhile, President Trump thunders, calling the inquiry a waste of time.