Politics & Government
A Rural Colorado Coal County Was Struggling. Then A Tech Company Brought New Jobs
For the first time in years, Delta County in western Colorado is experiencing population growth, one indicator that rural Americans are increasingly feeling optimistic about their economic future.
How Does A Red Seat Turn Blue? Utah Race Tests Democrats' Strategy To Take The House
As the national Democratic Party shifts to the left, control of the House in November very likely rests on moderate Democrats beating Republicans in red districts Donald Trump carried handily in 2016.
Jamal Khashoggi's Last Column Before Disappearance Calls For Free Expression
The column's publication is "kind of an acknowledgement to ourselves ... that we don't have much hope that we're going to be able to edit this one with him," the Post editorial page editor told NPR.
Making Sense Of The Patchwork System Known As Voter Registration
NPR's Noel King talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about voter registration.
World Watches As More Details About The Khashoggi Case Come To Light
Steve Inskeep talks to Victoria Nuland, a veteran diplomat who served in the Obama and George W. Bush administrations, about the impact of the U.S. response to the Jamal Khashoggi case.
2 Huntington Beach Voters Weigh In On Tight Calif. House Race
Whoever wins California's 48th Congressional District will help determine who controls the House. In Huntington Beach, two female voters have different politics but both are motivated by fear.
Vietnamese Vote Is Key To California's 48th Congressional District Race
Orange County is home to the largest Vietnamese population in the United States. Older Vietnamese-Americans tend to vote Republican while the younger generations lean more Democratic.
Democrat Tries To Unseat GOP Incumbent In Tight Calif. House Race
Republican Dana Rohrabacher has served the 48th Congressional District for nearly three decades. But political newcomer, Democrat Harley Rouda, has a shot at unseating him.
News Brief: Midterm Elections, Montana Rally, Afghan Election
There's a tight race in California's 48th Congressional District. President Trump praises a candidate who body-slammed a reporter in 2017. For candidates in Afghanistan, it's a life or death gamble.