Survey: Clinton Maintains Massive Superdelegate Lead
Clinton has about 23 times as many superdelegates as Sanders does, according to a new survey from the AP. And she's picked up far more than Sanders even after his big New Hampshire victory.
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Pope Says Trump 'Is Not Christian'
Pope Francis was criticizing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump called the comment "disgraceful."
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With Democratic Primary Fight Closer, Pro-Clinton SuperPAC Amps It Up
Priorities USA Action seemed to be waiting for the general election to start spending seriously in support of Clinton. But that's changed now that she is in a real battle to win the primary.
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Sen. Leahy: Delaying Supreme Court Appointment Would Be Irresponsible
In the wake of Antonin Scalia's death, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking Democrat, argues that President Obama should be the one to nominate Scalia's replacement.
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GOP Would Be Irresponsible Not To Consider Supreme Court Nominee, Leahy Says
Renee Montagne talks to Sen. Patrick Leahy, ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, about the prospects for a vote on a nominee to fill the vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
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Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Urges A Successor To Scalia Pronto
O'Connor told a reporter in Phoenix that Obama should choose the nominee to replace Antonin Scalia, saying the court needs a new justice. GOP leaders called for Obama to defer to the next president.
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What You Need To Know About Nevada's Democratic Caucuses
On Saturday, Democrats in Nevada will choose between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in what has been dubbed the "First in the West" caucuses. Clinton once had a large lead but not anymore.
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Obama To Visit Cuba Next Month
The visit would be the first by a sitting U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge visited the island in 1928.
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Republican Party Chairman: 'This Will Be Just Fine'
The head of the Republican Party addresses the ongoing fights between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. And whether Trump will affect the party's chances of winning a general election.
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Iran To Countries Capping Oil Output: Good For You! But Not For Us
Iran applauded the effort led by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze oil production at January levels. But it would not commit itself to participating in plans to cap oil output to drive up prices.
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Election 2016 Calendar: Primaries And Caucuses
After more than 10 months of campaigning, caucuses and primaries have begun around the country.
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Reince Priebus: GOP 'In Much Better Shape' Than 4 Years Ago
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, about what the primaries say about the party compared to 2012.
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Cruz On Trump Lawsuit Threat: Bring It On
With the GOP South Carolina primary days away, Trump and Cruz have traded heated threats over an ad run by the Cruz campaign that paints Trump as pro-choice.
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Democratic Candidates Look To Capture Diverse Base In Nevada
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political analyst Jon Ralston ahead of the Nevada Democratic caucuses this weekend.
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Republicans Back Away From Initial Calls To Block Obama Supreme Court Nominee
The fight over who will nominate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's successor intensified Tuesday after President Obama said he intended to nominate the next justice. But on Wednesday, Senate Republicans seemed to back away from initial calls for the next president to name Scalia's successor.
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Top Wonks Take Aim At Sanders' Economic Plans
Top economists are questioning the Sanders economic agenda. So do their opinions make a difference?
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Election 2016 Calendar: Primaries And Caucuses
After more than 10 months of campaigning, caucuses and primaries have begun around the country.
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Clinton Versus Sanders: The Rift Between Older And Younger Black Voters
Older black voters in South Carolina tend to support Hillary Clinton. Younger ones are increasingly trending towards Bernie Sanders.
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America Is Obsessed With Identity. Thanks, Obama?
In this final year of the Obama administration, Code Switch will investigate "The Obama Effect" on identity and culture.
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Automatic Registration Is The Latest Chapter In Fight Over Voting Rights
Support for automatic voter registration — now being considered in about two dozen states — has pretty much broken down along party lines.
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