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As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

As Donald Trump's poll numbers slip, he's warning of a rigged elections. We get the latest from the candidate's appearances in swing states.

As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

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Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

Donald Trump is campaigning in the key battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania Monday, as his war of words continues with the Muslim parents of a fallen Army captain.

Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

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A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz, who is stepping down amid an email scandal, was booed Monday. Is that a hint of what's to come as Bernie Sanders speaks tonight?

A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

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At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

It's not a good opening for the Democratic National Convention: At a breakfast hosted by the delegation from Debbie Wasserman Shultz's home state of Florida, she was booed before she started talking.

At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

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John McCain Avoids Republican Convention To Focus On Re-Election

There are many prominent Republicans who have stayed away from the Republican National Convention this week. Prominent among them is former GOP nominee, Sen. John McCain, who says he's not even watching the convention and is focused instead on winning re-election.

John McCain Avoids Republican Convention To Focus On Re-Election

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Detroit's Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

Scott Klein, 55, is a long-haul truck driver and former Sanders supporter. He is undecided which candidate he will vote for in the coming election, but does not like Trump, which sets him apart from most of the other drivers he talks to. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Detroit's Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

If Trump wants to win Michigan, he's got to win over working-class white men in suburban Detroit. But that will be tough. The state hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Disagrees With Donald Trump On Key Issues

Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, disagrees with the presumptive GOP nominee on a number of notable issues.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Disagrees With Donald Trump On Key Issues

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Trump Expected To Name Pence As Running Mate, Sources Tell NPR

Donald Trump was to announce his VP pick Friday morning but because of the attacks in France, he is delaying the announcement. Sources tell NPR that Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence.

Trump Expected To Name Pence As Running Mate, Sources Tell NPR

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Long List Of Prominent Republicans Refuse To Attend Cleveland Convention

A long list of Republicans will not be attending the Republican National Convention this week in Cleveland. Some oppose Donald Trump as the nominee. Others say they will support the nominee but do so without mentioning Trump's name. Some say they have better things to do, even though they've never missed a convention. NPR reports on the most prominent no-shows.

Long List Of Prominent Republicans Refuse To Attend Cleveland Convention

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Detroit Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

If Trump hopes to win Michigan, then he's got to win over working-class white men in suburban Detroit. But it will be tough. The state hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

Detroit Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

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Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando Attack

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., joins Senate Democrats in calling for stricter gun control legislation in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Orlando last week. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando Attack

Just over a week after the deadly nightclub rampage in Florida, the Senate has voted down measures to expand background checks and limit purchases by those on terrorism watch lists.

Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando Attack

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F-Bomb On A T-Shirt: At Trump Rallies, Profanity Comes Onstage And Off

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F-Bomb On A T-Shirt: At Trump Rallies, Profanity Comes Onstage And Off

Politics has always been a rough game. But even by the old standards, Donald Trump's campaign is breaking new ground. Crude language is the norm, including from the candidate himself.

F-Bomb On A T-Shirt: At Trump Rallies, Profanity Comes Onstage And Off

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Donald Trump Pivots On Guns In Wake Of Orlando Mass Shooting

Donald Trump announced Wednesday via Twitter that he wants the NRA to support legislation barring gun sales to people on the government's terrorist watch list.

Donald Trump Pivots On Guns In Wake Of Orlando Mass Shooting

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