“It’s inappropriate to try and negotiate with [President-elect Trump] in public or debate the competition.”

History proves that sometimes the most routine events, like a visit to an elementary school, can end up as moments of unmatched significance.

“We can’t afford anymore fights, we’re in the minority now,”

“Going back to stuff like anti-semitism and all that, it’s just not part of who [Bannon] is.”

Progressives — on the other hand — are calling Bannon’s appointment ‘scary’

“I cannot believe that women didn’t come together and didn’t see that Hillary had been a champion for women for all of her life,” Russell Simmons told Maria Menounos.

“The problems we have to deal with are significant.”

“If you’re victorious in this, you should be magnanimous and reach out and help somebody who’s feeling insecure,” Hoda Kotb said of Americans who supported the president-elect, Donald Trump.

“The Republicans as a party nationally have had fissures and ruptures going on for 15 years now,” Wall Street Journal writer Peggy Noonan says.

Can you guess how many harmonicas Kaine carries?

“I do want people to vote for something, not just against something,”

“Every day there’s other twists and turns,” Bannon said of the final days of the campaign.

“I never want to think anybody running for president was bad or evil.”

“We all need to transcend what’s going on.”

From the left, right, center and everything in between, this is your one stop shop for all things 2016.

“It’s time for me to move on,” Biden explained.

Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile joined Ari Rabin-Havt on Monday and revealed her reaction to the latest email investigation involving Hillary Clinton.

“Why this? Why now? Is it? It’s just a lot of questions here about what this is all about.”

“It is a movement, I’ve never seen anything like it,” Trump added.

And gives advice about how to avoid citizenship scandals.

“It’s a tough, tough, tough road for [Trump] to go,” Michael Reagan said.

“Honestly, every day that goes by it becomes clearer and clearer how unfit [Donald Trump] is,” Clinton told Mark Thompson.

Steenburger shared her insight with former President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton.

“Because we can say in the abstract that [Donald Trump] still has a chance – not a good chance, but a chance,” Nate Silver said.

“There is a tremendous amount of distrust in the political system, and it’s not necessarily misplaced distrust,” CNNs Tapper admitted to Dan Rather.

“We all have a stake in what’s happening,” John Legend emphasized.

“Why can’t [Trump] come back again? He absolutely can,” Sen. Jeff Session said amidst Trump’s staggering poll numbers.

‘If you just danced with him, you wouldn’t be in this position you are in now.’ Minnie Driver recalled her own incident of sexual assault

Following Sunday’s debate, Speaker Ryan revealed that he will no longer campaign with or defend Trump through the November election.

“During the general election, everybody cares and nobody gets killed,” Stephen Colbert explained.

SiriusXM’s White House Correspondent Jared Rizzi gives you a front row seat to SXSL.

“I have no political agenda,” VA Sec. Bob McDonald told Jared Rizzi.

A record-setting 80.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off on the debate stage at Hofstra University on Long Island on Monday night.

You can hear Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s first debate on more than a dozen SiriusXM channels.

“Bad police officers must go.”

The long awaited first presidential debate is right around the corner. SiriusXM will be there to bring you blow-by-blow coverage (plus some comedy relief).

Ahmad Khan Rahami, the individual wanted in connection to bombing plots in New York City and Elizabeth, New Jersey, is currently in custody after a shootout with police, according to media reports. Authorities revealed that Rahami is being sent to a nearby … Continued

“I think it still is anybody’s game,” Sen. Rand Paul said Thursday.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto and Scott Eastwood sat down with Perri Peltz for a SiriusXM round table.

“Trump’s entanglements overseas would pose really unprecedented national security conflicts of interest and potentially even threaten us,” Tim Kaine said.

“We are the only third party candidates on the ballot in all 50 states, which I think speaks volumes.”

“We didn’t realize we under attack until the second plane hit.”

Former Govs. Gary Johnson and Bill Weld will answer the tough questions posed to them by Michael Smerconish.

“If you’re not prepared to challenge lies you shouldn’t be talking to the candidates for the next two months.”

“If you’re a believer in God, you believe God put everything on the Earth for a purpose. Did he put marijuana here for us to eradicate it?”

ESPN Reporter and military veteran Sal Paolantonio says he fully supports Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest.

Curt Schilling sounds off on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem before San Francisco’s preseason game Friday night.

“So many doors within the African American community have opened up for Mr. Trump,” Pastor Mark Burns told Breitbart News Daily.

“America’s national parks are as close to god as I feel like I get,” Pete Dominick says.

Ann Coulter’s next job move if Hillary Clinton is elected? “I’m retiring and writing mysteries.”

“Both parties get worse ever four years,” former presidential candidate Ralph Nader told Dean Obeidallah. “If it’s the lesser of two evils as the old saying goes, they’re both evil.”

Paul Manafort is out. I guess Trump has opted for others to man the fort….cc: @davidaxelrod @alexwagner — Mark Leibovich (@MarkLeibovich) August 19, 2016 In a move that reinforces the power changes within Donald Trump’s camp, campaign chairman Manafort submitted … Continued

Donald Trump is shaking things up. Stephen K. Bannon, who was the regular host of SiriusXM Patriot‘s Breitbart News Daily*, has been named as Donald Trump’s campaign chief executive. Bannon is “temporarily stepping down from his role with Breitbart News to … Continued

John McLaughlin, host of the long-running show, “The McLaughlin Group,” died on Tuesday morning at the age of 89. The show, which McLaughlin also helped to create and executive produce, announced his passing in a message on their Facebook page. … Continued

It’s fitting that the week of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ classic song, Yellow Submarine, John Fugelsang decided to take his yellow (well, gold) submersible out to “live beneath the waves” for four hours. He experienced “life in the land of submarines,” broadcasting his radio show … Continued

After one of his toughest weeks on the campaign trail, Donald Trump hoped to refocus the conversation by delivering a major economic speech at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan Monday. “The idea that [the speech] is going to completely … Continued

John Fugelsang’s “Tell Me Everything” explores new depths in Bermuda.

After a Republican National Convention aimed at uniting the Grand Ol’ Party, Donald Trump opted to not endorse Speaker Paul Ryan in his bid for re-election telling the Washington Post’s Philip Rucker that, “he’s not quite there yet.” The other half … Continued

“It wasn’t about the bowl. It wasn’t about the room. It was about the TV product, which was as pristine as possible.”

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly-day-2 … Continued

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly-day-1

As interim chairwoman Donna Brazile takes the reigns of the Democratic National Committee, she tells SiriusXM Progress‘ Ari Rabin-Havt that her priority coming out of the convention is uniting the party behind Hillary Clinton. On what has been a contentious first day … Continued

Wasserman Schultz was booed while speaking at a delegation breakfast Monday morning.

The SiriusXM Politics team was live in (and around) the Q in Cleveland all week, covering every angle of the Republican National Convention. And now, we’re heading to Philly for the DNC. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes … Continued

Ted Cruz is sticking by his decision to congratulate but not endorse his party’s nominee at the Republican National Convention, and Rudy Giuliani is questioning his loyalty to the party.

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Q in Cleveland all week, covering every angle of the Republican National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor.

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The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Q in Cleveland all week, covering every angle of the Republican National Convention.

The Republican party platform mission clearly stated “the American people want their country back” (sound familiar?)

Donald Trump made history as the first presidental candidate to announce a running mate on his favorite social media platform, Twitter.

“We’re at a pivotal moment right now, and I think that’s why you’ve seen more Republicans than ever breaking with the gun lobby,” Senator Chris Murphy told Ari Rabin-Havt during a special SiriusXM Progress forum on gun violence in Washington, … Continued

Perhaps no one else has as much experience and expertise when it comes to covering political conventions than legendary Dan Rather.

“I intend to do everything I can to make certain [Hillary Clinton] will be the next president of the United States,” Bernie Sanders declared before a crowd Tuesday at his first Hillary Clinton rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A little under … Continued

“We’re dealing with the assassination of five police officers,” former New York City Police Department detective Bo Dietl told Stephen K. Bannon Friday. “This was a trained professional. This guy had military experience. … what is the motive behind it? Is it … Continued

“If not for the cell phone video, I don’t think that much would have come out of this,” Edmond Jordan, the family attorney of Alton Sterling, told Mark Thompson. “The story would have been simply that he reached for a gun, … Continued

The FBI is recommending no criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her use of a personal email server concluding that “no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case.” FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday delivered surprise remarks with “unusual transparency” … Continued

Sen. Cory Booker threatening to “kick your a**,” Gov. John Hickenlooper serenading the crowd with song and Rep. Chellie Pingree explaining how she slaughters animals on her farm? Welcome to Aspen Ideas Festival. With the picturesque Colorado mountains serving as the backdrop, … Continued

Should the Democrats do away with superdelegates? Barney Frank certainly thinks so. “We should make a strong recommendation that ex officio delegates should be eliminated,” Fmr. Rep. Frank told Ari Rabin-Havt Thursday. “There’s nothing super about them.” Ex officio delegates … Continued

What will we call Bill Clinton if Hillary Clinton wins the presidency? First man? First dude? First cat? The latter is precisely what Nashville Mayor Megan Barry‘s husband decided to call himself after his wife took office. “[Bill Clinton] will have to do … Continued

“We now have our independence day,” U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage told Stephen K. Bannon Friday. “People power can beat the establishment if they try hard enough.” In a shocking vote, the United Kingdom passed Brexit, a referendum to remove the … Continued

“By sitting in, we’re really standing up for the rest of America,” Rep. John Lewis, an iconic civil rights figure, declared Thursday after ending the nearly 26-hour sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives. Lewis led the charge … Continued

Just over a month after Marco Rubio tweeted out, “I have only said like 10000 times I will be a private citizen in January,” he reversed his position Wednesday announcing his decision to seek re-election for his Senate seat in Florida. I … Continued

#TrumpSoPoor began trending on the internet after staggering new numbers released by both presidential campaigns showed Donald Trump with a shockingly low war chest containing $1.3 million (Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, has more than $42 million). On the campaign payrolls, Trump … Continued

Progressives want Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to round out Hillary Clinton’s presidential ticket, but there is one bull of a hurdle standing in her way. “[Wall Street donors] do not like, surprise, surprise, the idea of Elizabeth Warren as vice … Continued

The man who murdered 49 people in a gay Orlando nightclub legally purchased the semi-automatic rifle he used during the June 12 massacre. The tragedy has reignited a familiar political debate in America over gun control. Legend of Tarzan actor … Continued

Donald Trump parted ways with his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski Monday following weeks of slipping poll numbers and scrutiny by many members of the Republican party. The decision comes exactly one month before the Republican National Convention is set to begin … Continued

As James Corden put it at the Tonys, “hate will never win.” That’s the message that inspired musical director and SiriusXM On Broadway and Stars host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley, who are married, to bring together some of the biggest stars … Continued

“It’s not over.” The ongoing fight for LGBT rights in the United States and the continuing struggle for equality has been reignited in the media following the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “It’s yet another attack on a LGBT space, a … Continued

Two days after the deadly terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, President Obama convened a meeting with his National Security Council as part of the administration’s “regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy the terrorist group ISIL.” In remarks … Continued

“I woke up this morning in a fit of rage,” Andy Cohen said Monday on Radio Andy when speaking about the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. Fifty people are confirmed dead, and another 53 were injured in the worst mass shooting in … Continued

The worst mass shooting in U.S. history took place in the early hours Sunday morning at a gay club in Orlando, Fla. 50 people are dead and another 53 are wounded after a 29-year-old gunman opened fire at Pulse Nightclub. … Continued

President Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Clinton’s team released a video where the president praises Clinton for her historic campaign to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. This endorsement comes just hours after the president met with Clinton’s primary challenger Sen. Bernie … Continued

“Tonight caps an amazing journey — a long, long journey,” Hillary Clinton declared in front of a crowd filled with supporters and her entire Brooklyn campaign staff. Tuesday night, the final six states held their primaries (Washington, D.C. votes on June … Continued

The importance of the final “super” primary day of the election season has been diminished after “an Associated Press survey of Democratic superdelegates” released Monday determined that Hillary Clinton had secured enough support to become the presumptive Democratic nominee. While Bernie … Continued

Legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali died on Friday at the age of 74. His refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War, stance on racial integration during the civil rights movement and conversion from Christianity to Islam caused Ali to … Continued

New documents paint a blunt and revealing picture of the marketing and sales techniques used by Trump University staffers. On Tuesday, numerous testimonies and “playbooks” were made public after Southern California District Judge Gonzalo Curiel granted a request made by … Continued

Hip-hop artists aren’t “thugs.” That’s the message Common hopes to impart in the wake of a fatal shooting backstage before T.I.’s concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza last week. Authorities have charged rapper Troy Ave with attempted murder and criminal possession of a … Continued

The trial of the century divided the country across lines of race and sex in the 1990s — and split today’s most famous family. When O.J. Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, Robert Kardashian served on … Continued

When Sen. Barbara Boxer took to the stage in the midst of a “massively out of control” crowd at the Nevada Democratic Convention, she tried to channel her inner “Art of Tough.” The California Senator had attended the convention at … Continued

It was supposed to be a film about redemption—the rebirth of a political figure who had fallen from political grace in a new-age social media scandal. Instead, the documentary Weiner ends in the same way that it had before with yet another series … Continued

Captain America star Anthony Mackie is portraying another American hero: Dr. Martin Luther King. In the upcoming HBO film All the Way, Mackie captures the essence of Dr. King alongside Bryan Cranston, who plays President Lyndon B. Johnson. During an … Continued

Morley Safer, legendary CBS News correspondent, died Thursday at the age of 84. Safer made a name for himself during the Vietnam War for his coverage that brought the horrors of the war into the living rooms of everyday Americans. For … Continued

It’s a technological revolution! After meeting with Van Jones to learn about his initiative with Prince to get one million young African-American kids to learn to code, Karen Hunter launched a tech initiative of her own on The Karen Hunter Show. Inspired by her weekly … Continued

Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz defended the superdelegate system during an interview on The Morning Briefing with Tim Farley Wednesday. Wasserman Schultz argued that well-known “grassroots activists” could beat Democrats who have “paid their dues” in low turnout elections if … Continued

Feminists fighting to add influential women from history to American currency got good and bad news Wednesday. Yes, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced his plan to replace controversial President Andrew Jackson with famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 … Continued

It’s time to postpone the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Dr. Art Caplan says. “Are you really going to try and run the Olympics this August in the middle of a public health emergency when the … Continued

If you’ve watched Making A Murderer, you have an opinion about the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. The popularity of the documentary has led to countless interviews with key players, pontificating by pundits and — of course — … Continued

Admit it: Even if you don’t usually “play the numbers,” you’ve daydreamed just a bit about winning that $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. Or maybe you’re going all in and heading up the office pool, counting down the minutes until Wednesday … Continued