The Latest On The Recall Election In California
Reporters around California share how the recall election vote against Gov. Gavin Newsom is unfolding Tuesday night.
Politics & Government
Poverty Declined In 2020, The Result Of Government Aid, Census Bureau Reports
Relief payments moved 11.7 million people from poverty in 2020, according to new Census Bureau data.
Democrats Have Dialed Back The Bill They Hope Will Counteract Voting Restrictions
Senate Democrats have come up with a new compromise bill on voting rights, which includes a voter ID provision. But their strategy to overcome a Republican filibuster is still unclear.
A Right-Wing Media Outfit Powers Larry Elder's Bid For California Governor
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder's long-shot bid to unseat California Gov. Gavin Newsom relies on the support of Salem Media Group, the right-wing network that employs him.
Does Senate Testimony On Afghanistan Withdrawal Offer Clarity — Or Frustrations?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a member of the Armed Services Committee who heard testimony from Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller about the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Solicitor General Nominee Elizabeth Prelogar May Be Heading For A Speedy Confirmation
President Biden's nominee for the solicitor general, who presents the government's position in the Supreme Court, is Elizabeth Prelogar. She's served in the job on an acting basis since January 2021.
Russian President Putin Is In Self-Isolation After COVID Outbreak Among Inner Circle
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin is in isolation following four members of his entourage testing positive for COVID-19.
The DOJ Is Investigating Georgia's Prison System For Civil Rights Violations
The Department of Justice is launching a probe into the conditions of Georgia's state prison system, citing high levels of violence and gang activity.
Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire
North Carolina's unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advoc
Officials Fear A New Normal As Republicans Make Baseless California Fraud Claims
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is favored to beat a recall attempt and keep his office. Still, some Republicans are already setting the stage to blame a loss on voter fraud.