Democracy is declining in the U.S. but it's not all bad news, a report finds
The United States has joined the list of countries where democracy is backsliding, according to a new report by the think tank International IDEA.
Politics & Government
Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will appear before the Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol says former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has agreed to provide documents and appear for a deposition.
Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will appear before the Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Capitol attack had threatened Meadows with a criminal contempt referral because he had previously refused to cooperate.
A stronger China tests America's 'strategic ambiguity' on Taiwan
Rather than clarify its political intentions, the U.S. has stayed vague about Taiwan for four decades to maintain peace. But there are signs of a shift toward more clarity these days.
Despite omicron, Ron DeSantis remains firmly against lockdowns and vaccine mandates
Florida's governor is reacting to the omicron variant much differently than New York's. Messaging around how to respond has varied widely by state, depending on politics and recent COVID burdens.
Barbados has removed the Queen of England as head of state and is now a republic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kareem Smith, a journalist with 'Barbados Today,' about the country removing the Queen of England as its head of state and what that means for Barbadians moving forward.
TV's Dr. Oz enters Pennsylvania's crucial Senate race on the GOP side
The celebrity surgeon, who has promoted questionable health advice to national television audiences, has thrown his hat into the ring to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.
Senate effort to reform military justice system, now under threat, faces final hurdle
As Congress works to pass the annual defense policy bill, lawmakers work to ensure efforts to reform the military justice system remain.
Head of North Carolina health department stepping down
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the head of North Carolina's health department and face of regular updates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state for two years, is stepping down from her post, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
1 in 3 people working at Australia's parliament are sexually harassed, a report finds
A new report details the stunning culture of sexual harassment and bullying in Australia's parliamentary offices. It comes after another wave of #MeToo protests rocked the country in March.