Jill Biden is hot on the campaign trail, while the president's approval lacks
Jill Biden is a sought-after headliner on the midterm campaign trail in a way her husband, the president, is not.
Politics & Government
Netanyahu eyes a comeback as Israel votes in fifth election in four years
Israelis go to the polls today in their fifth election in less than four years.
How to confront rising antisemitism in the U.S.
U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins NPR's Steve Inskeep to discuss the rise in anti-Semitism in America and around the world.
David DePape charged with assault, attempted kidnapping in attack on Paul Pelosi
DePape faces a maximum of 50 years in prison if convicted of the crimes against the immediate family of a United States official.
North Carolina fields competitive Senate race despite lack of national attention
A historic Democratic nominee and a Trump Republican face off in a race that is not garnering the same national attention as some, but has the same power to tilt the balance of power in the Senate.
Voters in some of the most conservative states to weigh in on recreational pot
Voters in Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Maryland will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana. Nineteen states and D.C. have approved adult cannabis possession and consumption.
Abortion access could hinge on state election results
The right to an abortion is the subject of ballot measures in some states and a major issue in many elections across the U.S. on Nov. 8. Outcomes of elections for governors, state lawmakers, supreme court justices, and attorneys general could determine abortion access.
Right-wing 'zombie' papers attack Illinois Democrats ahead of elections
Printed newspapers sent out across Illinois push Republican talking points against Democrats just in time for election season. They're taking advantage of the erosion of local news.
High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line
The two North Carolina Supreme Court seats up for election in November have taken on extra significance as the outcome could flip the court's partisan makeup during a period of political polarization.
Ahead of yet another Israel election, Netanyahu's far-right allies could gain power
Israel goes to the polls this week, in the fifth election in less than four years.