Politics & Government

New Zealand's new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, center, formed a coalition government with Winston Peters, left, the leader of the New Zealand First party, and David Seymour, leader of ACT New Zealand.

New Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts

2:01pm November 27, 2023

by Bill Chappell

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was sworn in on Monday — and strict anti-smoking laws are set to become a casualty of the compromises needed to form a governing coalition.

The street where Heather Heyer was killed during the Nazi rally in 2017 has been renamed to Heather Heyer Way. Residents in Charlottesville say that day still leaves an impact on the town.

Politics & Government

Biden uses Charlottesville to talk about political violence. But he hasn't been there

11:10am November 27, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

President Biden says the 2017 Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Va., was a critical moment for the country, and pushed him to run for president against Trump.

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Pat Pate raises right hand at swearing-in ceremony

Politics & Government

For the first time in 17 years, Winston-Salem has a new city manager

7:00am November 27, 2023

by April Laissle

William “Pat” Pate officially took the helm from longtime manager Lee Garrity at the beginning of November. He told WFDD he's focused on improving quality of life for Winston-Salem residents.

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What young voters want in 2024

5:41pm November 26, 2023

by Elena Moore

NPR's Scott Detrow hears about what's driving the political decisions of young voters for the 2024 election.

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Georgia lawmakers will redraw political maps that disenfranchised Black voters

8:24am November 26, 2023

Georgia lawmakers are set to hold a special session to consider new political maps after a judge found the state's existing districts diluted the power of Black voters.

Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages

7:56am November 26, 2023

We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.

Politics & Government

Takeaways from a busy week in Trump's trials

5:24pm November 25, 2023

In the latest segment of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Political Editor and Correspondent Domenico Monataro and Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Politics & Government

Week in politics: Divides among Democrats; GOP tensions; remembering Rosalyn Carter

8:08am November 25, 2023

Tensions define political life in the US: President Biden faces them in his own party over his support for Israel, the GOP has its own deep fissures. We also remember former first lady Rosalyn Carter.

What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics

5:43pm November 24, 2023

by Willem Marx

Rioters in Dublin torched several city buses and police vehicles, and damaged more than a dozen storefronts in the city. It all began with knife attack on Thursday, which left several wounded.

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A far-right party has emerged as the biggest winner in the Netherlands' election

4:28pm November 23, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

A far-right, anti-immigrant party in the Netherlands has won the most votes in this week's election, underlying the concern over immigration in Europe.