Barbara Sprunt
Barbara Sprunt is a producer on NPR's Washington desk, where she reports and produces breaking news and feature political content. She formerly produced the NPR Politics Podcast and got her start in radio at as an intern on NPR's Weekend All Things Consideredand Tell Me Morewith Michel Martin. She is an alumnus of the Paul Miller Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation. She is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and a Pennsylvania native.
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NewsThe 51-48 cloture vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote Monday evening — just over a week before the general election. -
NewsThe White House again faces the coronavirus in its ranks. But Vice President Pence, who has tested negative, plans to continue his breakneck campaign travel schedule.
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NewsThe debate likely marks President Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.
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NewsIn a memo, Joe Biden's campaign manager cautioned supporters not to get complacent, despite his polling lead over President Trump.
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NewsThe day after chants of "lock her up!" erupted during President Trump's rally in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded with a plea to turn down the political heat.
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NewsThe Biden campaign has canceled Harris' travel through Sunday. Harris has tested negative a few times this week.
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NewsSeniors are a reliable voting bloc and have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsFor health and safety reasons, debate organizers shifted next week's scheduled town hall to a virtual event. The president called the format "a waste of time."
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NewsOne day after President Trump left the hospital to continue his COVID-19 treatment at the White House, he said he plans to participate in the debate scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami.
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NewsPlexiglass will separate Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, during their debate — a coronavirus precaution.
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NewsPresident Trump had been at Walter Reed since Friday evening for coronavirus treatment. In a tweet, he said, "Don't be afraid of Covid." The White House physician would not comment on the remarks.
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NewsMcEnany said she does not have symptoms but that she will "begin the quarantine process." The news comes as President Trump continues to get treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
