Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump immunity case in April
The order from the court on Wednesday keeps Trump's prosecution in the Jan. 6 case on hold.
Politics & Government
Here's a big reason why people may be gloomy about the economy: the cost of money
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers argues that high interest rates are contributing to people's gloomy economic mood. Sentiment may improve, though, if the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates.
Congressional leaders reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown
Congress will need to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding deadlines in order for the longer term deal to take effect.
Biden just got a physical. But a cognitive test was not part of the assessment
President Biden, 81, is the oldest person ever to hold the office, and voters have expressed concern that he is too old for a second four-year term in the job.
North Carolina judges weigh governor's challenge to changes for elections boards
A panel of North Carolina judges is considering arguments from lawyers for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislators about whether changes to election boards should be struck down or upheld.
Biden campaign co-chair reacts to 'uncommitted' votes in Michigan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the co-chair of the Biden campaign Mitch Landrieu about the Michigan primary results and challenges for the campaign moving forward.
Departures of Faircloth, Hardister create open seats in Guilford County state House races
Many Guilford County residents will get new representation in the state House with the departures of two long-serving members.
Why it's been so difficult for Speaker Johnson, in particular, to cut a spending deal
Both parties in Congress have reasons to be skeptical of Speaker Mike Johnson. If the White House and Congress can't reach an agreement, parts of the government will shut down by the end of the week.
Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November
McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: "That day arrived today."
After months-long battle with GOP, Hunter Biden appears for impeachment testimony
Hunter Biden appeared behind closed doors to provide testimony in the House GOP impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.