Politics & Government
Progressive activists see 2020 as a chance to take control of the Democratic Party. Their energy has become focused on denying former Vice President Joe Biden the presidential nomination.
Puerto Rico's Governor Resists Calls To Resign As Protests Against Him Grow
Puerto Rico's governor is resisting calls to resign despite growing protests against his government. The demands follow the release of private text messages between him and top advisers.
After Supreme Court Ruling, NC Gerrymandering Case Begins
A partisan gerrymandering trial began Monday in North Carolina, where election advocacy groups and Democrats hope state courts will favor them in a political mapmaking dispute that the U.S. Supreme Court just declared is not the business of the federal courts.
Trump Administration Implementing '3rd Country' Rule On Migrants Seeking Asylum
Immigrants who want to seek asylum at the U.S. southern border must first apply for refugee status in another country, according to a new rule that is set to take effect Tuesday.
China's Economy Falters; Slowest Growth In Nearly 3 Decades
The pace of growth in the second quarter was its slowest since 1992. The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the change to a complicated international environment.
In Tweet, Trump Tells Congresswomen To Go Back Where They Came From
Tweets from President Trump on Sunday, telling Democratic female members of Congress to go back to their countries of origin, have led to new accusations of racism against him.
Analyzing Trump's Recent Tweets About Dem Lawmakers
On Sunday, President Trump used racist language to refer to Democratic members of Congress and suggests they go back to the countries they came from. Steve Inskeep talks to GOP analyst Mark McKinnon.
Democrats Have The Religious Left. Can They Win The Religious Middle?
Faith voters who have a mix of liberal and conservative values are up for grabs in the 2020 election. Democrats hope to win them over.
Smith Reynolds Airport Proposes Rifle Hunt To Manage Deer Population
Officials at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem have proposed a rifle hunt to help manage the local deer population. Wildlife officials say the deer pose a major safety concern.
Bill Would Clarify Expunged Felonies For Sheriff Candidates
In a move that has close ties to a former Davidson County sheriff, a state House committee has passed a measure to bar felons from running for the office even if the conviction has been expunged.