The 'Tennessee Three' inspires young activism
Young people in Tennessee have found inspiration in Reps. Justin Jones and Justin A. Pearson, two people who were organizers before they became elected officials.
Politics & Government
Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going
Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing.
Blue Cross oversight bill riles North Carolina regulator
North Carolina’s dominant health insurance provider could transfer billions to a holding company instead of returning portions of that surplus to policyholders, under legislation that advanced Tues
McCarthy tries to build support for his plan for big cuts in government spending
As the U.S. nears default, Democrats say House Speaker McCarthy's plan is a nonstarter. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Noah Rothman of the National Review about the GOP aim to pass a debt ceiling bill.
5 years after the teacher walkouts, Oklahoma's GOP has changed its tune
Oklahoma Republicans blocked many of the proposals teachers rallied for in 2018. Now, amid record-breaking teacher shortages, the state's GOP is backing a slew of pro-labor bills.
Montana GOP doubles down after blocking trans lawmaker from speaking, citing decorum
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr has been barred from speaking following her controversial comments on legislation to ban gender-affirming care. Wednesday, the House could vote to censure or expel Zephyr.
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President Biden will meet with his South Korean counterpart. House Speaker McCarthy needs to convince his party to support his debt ceiling plan. There's much at stake in the current Sudan conflict.
McCarthy to hold a vote soon on plan to increase debt limit while cutting spending
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to gain support within his own party for his proposal that would raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending cuts.
Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights
Vice President Harris spoke at Howard University on Tuesday night — her first event of the 2024 campaign. She urged the crowd to push back against "extremist so-called leaders" on abortion limits.
Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify before Senate panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to examine proposals to hold Supreme Court justices to the same ethical standards as the rest of the federal judiciary.