Why prosecutors want a protective order in the criminal case against Trump
The order could bar Trump from improperly using any evidence shared with the defense team, such as witness statements.
Politics & Government
Politics chat: Trump, Biden use indictment and economic recovery to win support
Former President Donald Trump is using his latest indictment as an appeal for more support, while current President Joe Biden seeks to sell the country's economic recovery to voters.
Republican party organizations in some states are grappling with deep divisions
Several state GOP party organizations are hurting for funds. In Colorado, the extreme right-wing views of the party chief have driven away long time donors.
Some states are trying to boost youth voter registration. Here's what they're doing
More states are adopting policies to increase voter registration, including for young people. Those policies include automatic voter registration and pre-registration before age 18.
2 of Sen. Murkowski's interns complete quest for selfies with all 100 U.S. senators
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lillian Yang and Claire Moreland, two interns for Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, about their quest to take selfies with all 100 sitting U.S. senators.
GOP hopeful Asa Hutchinson is optimistic that Trump's grip on party will loosen
The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.
Trump lawyers ask for extension in responding to DOJ's protective order
The protective order would limit what information the former president could share publicly about the ongoing criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election.
AP psychology class may be available to Florida students after all
After saying the state had effectively banned the class because of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said it hoped teachers would be able to teach the full course.
A large amount of Trump's campaign money is being diverted to his legal fees
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico reporter Jessica Piper about the growing cost and implications of former President Donald Trump's legal fees as he faces several indictments.
John Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, shares his views on the indictment
Former President Trump was indicted this week on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Trump's ex-national security adviser, Ambassador John Bolton, on the news.