GOP gets a warning on how to talk about abortion from Donald Trump
The Republican Party is facing criticism for its messaging around abortion from an unlikely source: former President Donald Trump.
Politics & Government
Biden to give annual address laying out foreign policy agenda to a global audience
President Biden will speak Tuesday to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. An important issue is support for a Ukraine defending itself against Russia.
Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated
Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.
In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up?
House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — than those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.
Illinois Dems criticize Biden adviser, cut ties with PR firm over #MeToo conflict
Illinois Democrats said they cut ties with the prominent public relations firm SKDK following reporting by NPR about an undisclosed conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case.
Amid criticism, Winston-Salem City Council to vote on Truist Stadium upgrade project budget overruns
The Winston-Salem City Council will vote tonight on whether to spend an additional $1.6 million to upgrade Truist Stadium.
North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024
Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor's party — almost always the Democrats for over a century.
Hunter Biden sues IRS over release of his tax records
Hunter Biden claims the IRS unlawfully released his confidential tax return information. Among other things, Biden is seeking $1,000 for each unauthorized disclosure and attorneys fees.
The U.S. has a 'primary problem,' say advocates who call for new election systems
There's a lot of discontent with America's political system, including with party-based primary elections. So reform advocates are urging states to move to nonpartisan primaries.
The politics of McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Deirdre Walsh and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.