In an episode of POLITICO's "Off Message" podcast, President Barack Obama speaks extensively about the additional challenges that Hillary Clinton faces as a female candidate and his frustration with the Republicans' angry, warmongering rhetoric.

Sander's public persona as the underdog may be the key of his success, as voters appear more curious about a newcomer that symbolizes change in establishment politics.

Bernie Sanders took his campaign platform away from the podium and walked the streets of Sandtown-Winchester, where Freddie Gray grew up.

During a speech Saturday at the Alabama Democratic Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, Hillary Clinton condemned the governor's plan to close 31 driver’s license offices.

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said the United States should "absolutely" never elect a Muslim president.

Jamycheal Mitchell, who had a history of mental illness, was found dead in a Portsmouth, Virginia jail cell on August 19.