Why The City Will Survive The Age Of Pandemics And Remote Work
A new book explains why "the age of urban miracles" is far from over.
Politics & Government
Democrats And Republicans Are In A Fight Over Federal Spending
The government is about to run out of borrowing power — risking the possibility of a federal default that could create harmful ripples throughout the economy as soon as next month.
News Brief: Biden's U.N. Speech, Texas Abortion Lawsuits, Debt Politics
President Biden will address the U.N. General Assembly. A Texas doctor faces lawsuits for performing an abortion in defiance of a new law. Democrats pair spending bill with raising the debt ceiling.
Far From Texas, The Virginia Governor's Race Will Test How Abortion Motivates Voters
Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is emphasizing the issue heavily as he faces a tight race against Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin. It's the biggest campaign in the country this fall.
Virginia's Race For Governor Could Gauge How Texas' Abortion Laws May Motivate Voters
Democrats are trying to galvanize voters in favor of abortion rights after Texas Republicans enacted controversial new restrictions. Their first major test is in Virginia's race for governor.
Trump Organization Back In Court For The First Time Since July
The Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer were back in court Monday, for the first time since their July indictment in New York on state charges of conspiracy to avoid taxes.
'Peril' Details The Capitol Riot And Trump's Last-Ditch Effort To Hold Onto Power
The atmosphere throughout this account is foreboding, darkened by the shadow COVID-19 cast over the country but also by the dangers to democracy the authors perceive and depict.
Pennsylvania Attorney General On His Fight To Protect Voters' Private Information
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about GOP efforts to obtain voter information in connection with the 2020 presidential election.
Trump's Business May Go On Trial On Tax Charges Just Before The 2022 Elections
Investigations into former President Donald Trump's family business by the Manhattan district attorney and the New York state attorney general are still underway, and more indictments may be coming.