German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits President Biden at the White House
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit Monday comes amid criticism of Germany for its handling of Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's border.
Politics & Government
What a Civil War-era provision could mean for candidates accused of inciting violence
North Carolina voters are challenging Rep. Madison Cawthorn's reelection eligibility. NPR's Michel Martin discusses why with Indiana University law professor Gerard Magliocca.
Canadian officials weigh how they can respond to the truck protests
Huge protests involving trucks and other large vehicles have been disrupting life in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. The protesters are calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates.
Politics chat: Russia and Ukraine have an outsized impact on American life
The Ukraine crisis could cast a shadow on good economic and pandemic developments for the Biden administration.
Beijing and Moscow unite in efforts to redefine democracy itself
In a pointed message to their international critics, the two autocrats declared it was only up to their own people "to decide whether their State is a democratic one."
Post-Confederate law bars Jan. 6 speaker Rep. Cawthorn from office, challengers argue
The North Carolina Republican is accused of engaging in insurrection, which would make him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment, which was intended to keep Confederates from holding office.
Missouri's health director resigns after protests against COVID-19 restrictions
Missouri's acting health director resigned after state GOP lawmakers complained he was not conservative enough.
North Carolina's Supreme Court strikes down redistricting maps that gave GOP an edge
The divided court struck down the state's new maps for congressional and General Assembly seats. The ruling is a major victory for Democrats and their allies.
Week in politics: Russia and China align; RNC justifies Jan. 6; job growth
The leaders of Russia and China solidified their ties, and the Republican National Committee suggested the Jan. 6 riots were "legitimate political discourse."
Judge halts Virginia governor's opt-out school mask order — for now
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that sought to allow parents to opt out of classroom mask mandates was one of the first actions he took after his inauguration Jan. 15.