Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch announces resignation
Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch announced his resignation on Monday.
Politics & Government
5 years after Khashoggi's murder, advocates say the lack of justice is dangerous
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents.
Greensboro City Council reconsider participatory budget process to increase residents' involvement
Greensboro officials are reconsidering the participatory budget process to get more residents involved.
Donald Trump's business fraud trial gets underway in New York
Former President Donald Trump and three of his children are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate.
Sen. Michael Bennet on Ukraine
NPR's David Gura speaks to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, Democrat of Colorado, about assistance for Ukraine.
Up First briefing: McCarthy's job threatened; how a robot could fight climate change
Congress averted a government shutdown. Now, Speaker McCarthy must avoid losing his job. And, this stinky seaweed-fighting robot could help fight climate change.
Lawmakers from both parties promise to take up Ukraine funding in the coming days
NPR's A Martinez talks with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the last-minute funding deal in Congress that staved off a government shutdown and halted new U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Gov. Newsom selects Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Longtime political activist Laphonza Butler will be California's new U.S. Senator. Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to name Butler to the seat left empty by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Morning news brief
With hours to spare, Congress averted a government shutdown. Ex-President Trump's business fraud trial begins Monday. This week, NPR is bringing you stories about the search for climate solutions.
Congress avoids a government shutdown with a short-term spending measure
We look ahead to what's next for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after he passed a spending bill with help from Democrats. The temporary deal expires next month.