Politics & Government

Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off in their first debate

4:58pm October 24, 2022

by Don Gonyea

The open senate seat in Pennsylvania has led to one of the closest races in the country. Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off Tuesday in their first — and only — debate.

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Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on abortion, onslaught of GOP advertising

4:39pm October 24, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, a democrat, about his campaign for U.S. Senate. The race in Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24.

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U.S. charges 13 in cases that involve alleged plots to advance Chinese interests

4:12pm October 24, 2022

by Ryan Lucas

The prosecutions are the latest example of the Justice Department's efforts to combat what U.S. officials say is a relentless effort by Beijing to steal American secrets and technology.

Abortion is on the California ballot. But does that mean at any point in pregnancy?

3:49pm October 24, 2022

by April Dembosky

CA voters are expected to approve a constitutional amendment on abortion rights. But critics say it would actually expand abortion rights, because the amendment ignores the concept of fetal viability.

Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt (center) takes a group photo with supporters during a Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta at the RNC Hispanic Community Center on Oct. 13, in Las Vegas. Republicans are making inroads to appeal to Latino voters.

Democrats are losing Latino voters as Republicans eye opportunities these midterms

10:13am October 24, 2022

by Kai McNamee

While Democratic strategists acknowledge past mistakes and make renewed pledges to woo Latino voters, Republicans are also making inroads.

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For Democrats to keep control of the Senate, New Hampshire race is a must win

5:06am October 24, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan won her last race by 1,000 votes. This time she's facing a stronger than expected challenge from a far-right candidate stressing the impact of inflation.

Bob Woodward's new audiobook features hours of his interviews with ex-President Trump

5:06am October 24, 2022

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bob Woodward about his recorded interviews with former President Donald Trump, which are featured in The Washington Post journalist's new audio book: The Trump Tapes.

A migrant found smuggled in a vehicle is apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol and the Webb County Sheriff on Oct. 12 in Laredo, Texas.

The U.S. set a new record for apprehensions at the southern border

5:00am October 24, 2022

by Juliana Kim

Migrants apprehensions at the southern border this past year jumped by 37% compared to the year ago. A growing number of border-crossers are from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua.

N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the creation of a commission tasked with planning and overseeing construction of a memorial in East Buffalo.

N.Y. officials announce plans for a memorial to the victims of the Buffalo shooting

5:33pm October 23, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The May 14th Memorial Commission is a step in the state's long-term commitment to supporting and uplifting the East Side Buffalo community, officials say.

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What's next after Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump

5:06pm October 23, 2022

The House Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed former President Trump. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with former deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman about what could happen next.