Politics & Government

Rep. Jim Clyburn frames election as choice between 'loud noise' and 'quiet diplomacy'

4:27pm February 02, 2024

NPR's Juana Summers sits down with South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, a storied kingmaker in Democratic politics, to discuss the Biden campaign and the state's new role as the first Democratic primary.

Brittany Watts, center, speaks to a rally of supporters, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Warren, Ohio. A grand jury decided that Watts, who was facing criminal charges for her handling of a home miscarriage, will not be charged. Congressional Democrats are using Watts' case to call for Biden to do more on abortion rights and protection for pregnant patients.

Congressional Democrats tell Biden to do more on abortion after Ohio woman's arrest

3:11pm February 02, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

A new letter to President Biden spearheaded by the Democratic Women's Caucus references the case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who faced felony charges after suffering a miscarriage last year.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 28, 2024 in Baltimore.

Here's why conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl are spreading

12:59pm February 02, 2024

by Shannon Bond

Swift's popularity is being twisted into a threat by a contingent of far-right, Donald Trump-supporting conservatives. "Is Swift a front for a covert political agenda?" asked a Fox News host.

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The first official Democratic primary is on Saturday in South Carolina

7:42am February 02, 2024

For the first time this election cycle, President Biden will officially appear on a primary ballot on Saturday in South Carolina. Even running as the incumbent, he's hoping to draw strong turnout.

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A closer look at the events that have led to the likely Biden-Trump rematch

7:17am February 02, 2024

America is looking at a redo of the 2020 presidential election with two unpopular candidates. How did we get here? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonathan Martin, senior columnist at Politico.

Morning news brief

5:15am February 02, 2024

U.S. issues order targeting Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians. South Carolina hosts the Democratic primary Saturday. The anniversary of a train derailment in Ohio is Saturday.

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Growing list of public and private people are being targeted by swatting attempts

5:15am February 02, 2024

Recent hoaxes raise concerns that swatting is becoming a growing trend in political violence in the U.S. There are still many questions about who and what motivations lie behind these calls.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before a Senate committee in Washington on Wednesday.

Tom Cotton grills Singaporean TikTok CEO: Are you a Chinese Communist?

6:47pm February 01, 2024

by Diba Mohtasham

TikTok faced scrutiny Wednesday along with other social media sites over child safety. But its Singaporean CEO was grilled over his nationality when a senator repeatedly asked whether he has CCP ties.

Former Marine Jason Miles stands in front of his home in Clinton, Miss. He lost a sales job during the pandemic and had to take a forbearance.

Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes

6:31pm February 01, 2024

Senators are introducing a new bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly.

House Speaker is forced to skirt his own party to pass bills

5:11pm February 01, 2024

by Susan Davis

The bipartisan tax package that passed the House on Wednesday only made it through because Speaker Mike Johnson used a power that let him work around members of his own party — and rely on Democrats.