Potential Republican primary contenders react to a possible Trump indictment
A look at how Republicans are reacting to former President Donald Trump's possible indictment.
Politics & Government
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan on TikTok hearing
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Mark Pocan, Democratic congressman of Wisconsin, about this week's hearing that featured TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, and how he thinks lawmakers should regulate the app.
Biden reaches agreement with Canada on migration curbs
President Biden made a new agreement with Canada to try to curb migration, the latest in a series of steps he has taken to try to get a handle on an issue likely to be front and center in 2024.
Congress revisits approval for Iraq invasion, recalling change of heart on Vietnam
In terms of domestic politics, the Iraq War followed the trajectory of the Vietnam War, which also relied on a resolution supporting the use of military force that Congress passed and later repealed.
Cooper vetoes bill eliminating pistol purchase permit system
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Republican gun legislation Friday that would no longer require sheriff approval before someone can purchase a handgun, initiating his first showdown of the session with an increased — and nearly veto-proof — GOP majority.
Week in politics: Trump awaits indictment; debt ceiling negotiations continue
Former Pres. Trump awaits indictment as negotiations continue on Capitol Hill about the debt limit and entitlements.
1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot. Here's where their cases stand
More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.
Migration and TikTok were among the topics covered on Biden's visit to Canada
In a speech to the Canadian Parliament, Biden tried to make up for the delay in his visiting by talking about the close ties between the two neighbors. He even made a joke about Toronto's hockey team.
What a House GOP messaging bill could spell for 2024 culture war campaign
Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.
U.S. and Canada reach a deal to close a popular but unofficial border crossing
The U.S. and Canada have reached a deal that will allow both countries to turn back migrants at unofficial border crossings. President Biden announced the deal in remarks to the Canadian Parliament.