Politics & Government

How political stances on abortion have shifted — for Biden, Trump and voters

6:36pm May 22, 2024

We've covered how former president Donald Trump's stance on abortion rights has shifted over the years – and so has President Joe Biden's. So how do voters feel about them on this issue?

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Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says "Congress needs to act" on AI regulation

6:36pm May 22, 2024

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about a new "global AI safety network."

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There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors

6:36pm May 22, 2024

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors.

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Summerfield Town Council approves severance package for outgoing manager

4:01pm May 22, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The decision comes after town staff announced their plans to resign due to the alleged mistreatment of the town manager earlier this week.

RNC headquarters were locked down over vials of blood sent to the building

2:00pm May 22, 2024

by Franco Ordoñez

The U.S. Capitol Police later issued an all-clear. USCP noted that the source of the package and its contents will be further investigated.

Map of the United States showing abortion's legal status by state

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

11:26am May 22, 2024

State laws on abortion keep changing – with new bans taking effect in some places while new protections are enacted in others. And abortion will be on the ballot in at least four states.

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Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom

10:33am May 22, 2024

The legal team for former President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges against him for mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

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Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers

10:33am May 22, 2024

by Sam Gringlas

The prosecutor and judge overseeing the Georgia criminal case against former President Donald Trump both easily defeated challengers in local elections on Tuesday.

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Rising prices remain a top concern for Americans, according to a new survey by the Federal Reserve. But 72% of adults say they're living comfortably financially or at least doing OK.

A big survey asked Americans about their finances. Here are some trouble spots

5:00am May 22, 2024

by Scott Horsley

A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of children under the age of 18 feel worse off than a year ago.

Detail of the "unified reich" text beneath a hypothetical "MAGA!!" headline.

Trump posted a video on Truth Social calling the country a 'unified reich' if he wins

11:25pm May 21, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The video adds to a long line of connections between the former president and antisemitism. The Trump campaign has not yet responded to NPR's request for comment.