Politics & Government

Politics & Government

The midterms lead to a number of firsts for transgender lawmakers

4:32pm November 17, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with two recently elected transgender lawmakers, Representative Zooey Zephyr of Montana, and Representative James Roesener of New Hampshire.

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is poised to take the gavel as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee if Republicans take control of the House in January. They are expected to hold a narrow majority and launch wide ranging probes of the Biden administration.

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Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

4:02pm November 17, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

Taylor Swift, pictured at the 2022 MTV VMAs in August, will embark on her first tour in five years this coming March. Over two million people bought tickets to The Eras Tour on the first day of pre-sale, despite major technical issues.

The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance

3:57pm November 17, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.

Many state constitutions still allow slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.

Louisiana voters rejected an antislavery ballot measure. The reasons are complicated

3:46pm November 17, 2022

by Kaitlyn Radde

Voters in four states — Vermont, Oregon, Alabama and Tennessee — approved antislavery ballot measures in the 2022 elections. The Louisiana amendment may have failed, in part, because of confusion.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and National Counterterrorism Center Director Christine Abizaid were also there to discuss threats to the U.S.

The FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns

12:37pm November 17, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.

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A week after Election Day, Republicans have won control of the House

6:58am November 17, 2022

by Deidra Walsh

In what is likely to be a slim majority, Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. Not all the races have been decided. In the Senate, Democrats retain control.

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News brief: GOP wins the House, Trump ex-CFO testifies, missile strike probe

6:44am November 17, 2022

Republicans gain control of the House. Trump's ex-CFO is on the stand in a criminal tax fraud trial. Ukraine and its partners disagree on the source of a missile that exploded in Poland.

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Republicans celebrate after reaching the threshold to win control of the House

5:08am November 17, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

Congress enters a new era of divided government with Republicans taking control of the House with what is likely to be a slim majority. Democrats held on to the Senate after midterm elections.

Rep. Bass is elected mayor of Los Angeles in a contentious and close race

5:08am November 17, 2022

Congresswoman Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, making her the first woman and second African American to lead the city. The race was dominated by voters' concerns about homelessness.

Peggy Jones-Foxx, president of the Wichita Black Nurses Association, teaches prenatal education classes as part of a new initiative to reduce Black infant mortality.

Too many Black babies are dying. Birth workers in Kansas fight to keep them alive

5:00am November 17, 2022

by Rose Conlon

Nationally, infant mortality declined to a record low in 2020. But a 58% rise in Black infant mortality in Kansas sent birth experts searching for answers and solutions.