Security Has Improved, But The American Voting System Is Still Vulnerable
Six months before Election Day 2018, efforts to secure U.S. voting systems have made considerable progress — but there is still a long ways to go.
Politics & Government
How The NRA Views Recent Protests Over Gun Violence
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with prominent gun-right advocate Marion Hammer about her work defending the National Rifle Association — an organization that she was formerly president of — in light of recent protests over gun violence.
CIA Nomine Gina Haspel To Face Tough Questioning At Confirmation Hearing
Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated to be CIA director, faces tough questioning at her confirmation hearing Wednesday. She met with Democratic members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Monday.
Pentagon Wants To Deploy 'Low-Yield' Nuclear Weapons To Deter Russia From Similar Ones
Even as the Trump administration excoriates Iran and North Korea on nuclear arms, Congress is set to fund a new, "low-yield" atomic weapon. The Pentagon says one is needed to plausibly deter any plans by Russia to use smaller nukes. Critics say such a "useable" nuke would increase, not decrease, the likelihood of the nuclear war that military planners say they want to avoid.
Guilford County Schools Joins List of Teacher Walkouts May 16
Guilford County Schools has announced that enough teachers plan on joining a statewide teacher walkout that classes will be cancelled on May 16.
Connecticut OKs Bill Pledging Electoral Votes To National Popular-Vote Winner
Connecticut is set to join 10 states that commit their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the nation's popular vote — regardless of who wins in those states.
If A Rule Is Unwritten, Is It Really A Rule?
Congress has many rules and precedents that are documented on paper. But what about those traditions and folkways that persist unwritten?
White House Leans Into Mueller Attacks Betting On Favorable Landscape With Supporters
The president and his legal team are attacking the special counsel's office more strongly amid confidence that supporters share their views about "bias" and "abuse."
NC Vet Gets Top US Civilian Award For Facing Enemy, Racism
A North Carolina veteran has received the highest civilian honor awarded by the U.S. government in recognition for his Marine Corps service at a time of segregation.
Republican Fears About Holding The Senate Start To Sink In
Republicans have been worried about keeping the House in 2018. Now those fears have spread to the Senate. Democrats are raising more money and going on offense in places like Tennessee.