RFK Jr. says he's running for president as an independent
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, had been mounting a longshot challenge to President Biden for the Democratic nomination.
Politics & Government
The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues
The House can't do legislative business until it elects a new speaker. Their growing to-do list includes keeping the government open, as well as policy issues like Ukraine aid and defense spending.
North Carolina receives nearly $15 million to boost mental health services for children and families
North Carolina is receiving $14.8 million to support mental health initiatives for children and families.
A U.S. congressional delegation visits China — the first since 2019
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a rare one-on-one with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit by a bipartisan delegation represents political engagement absent during the pandemic.
After Hamas attack, Biden assures Netanyahu that U.S. stands with Israel
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer about how the Biden administration plans to show support for Israel after the weekend attack by Hamas.
Missouri's strict abortion ban could change. Even a GOP-led group thinks it should.
Missouri has one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S. Abortion rights advocates hope to put forward a ballot initiative next year to take the issue directly to voters.
Politics chat: U.S. reacts to conflict in Israel, Republicans to select House Speaker
The U.S. reaction to the Israel conflict, and what's ahead as Republicans select a speaker of the House.
Alabama's new Congressional district map turns one seat blue after long legal battle
A new congressional map drawn by the courts for Alabama will likely turn one Congressional seat blue. We get reaction from both parties.
Biden says U.S. will stand with Israel after attacks from Gaza
NPR's Scott Simon and Scott Detrow speak with political correspondent Asma Khalid following President Biden's remarks this afternoon.
Jeered in Washington by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Matt Gaetz gets cheers back home
The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.