Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration's proposal to limit asylum
The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.
Politics & Government
How a Supreme Court justice's paragraph put the Voting Rights Act in more danger
Justice Neil Gorsuch tacked on a handful of sentences to a 2021 Supreme Court ruling, planting the seeds of a legal fight that could further weaken Voting Rights Act protections for people of color.
Politics chat: The East Palestine train derailment raises questions
The Feb. 3 train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, has become a question of politics in addition to public safety, the environment, and commerce.
Black farmers worry new approach on "race neutral" lending leaves them in the shadows
White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.
In East Palestine, who 'shows up' isn't necessarily a sign of who's helping
East Palestine, Ohio, has been devastated by a train derailment and chemical burn off that has threatened the health of residents, but it has now also become the center of political controversy.
Week in politics: President Biden's support for Ukraine; Sen. Tim Scott in Iowa
President Biden's commitment to Ukraine in its fight against Russia comes from his background in foreign affairs and the Cold War. Also, Sen. Tim Scott goes to Iowa, and a train derailment goes awry.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot runs for re-election next week
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first term in office saw a spike in crime, disputes with labor unions, and the pandemic. She's running for re-election next week — against eight challengers.
A year since Russia invaded, Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs the support of the world
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a lengthy press conference in Kyiv Friday as the country marked one year since Russia's invasion.
Former ambassador weighs in on potential changes to Mexico's electoral process
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhán about the potential changes to the country's electoral process.
Lexington to survey city cemetery where enslaved people were buried anonymously
Lexington leaders are trying to find out more about the enslaved people who were buried in unmarked graves in the city-run cemetery.