Politics & Government

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here speaking during a news conference after a Senate Republican lunch meeting on June 7, 2022, said he will support a gun bill in the Senate if it sticks to the proposed framework announced over the weekend.

McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework

4:00pm June 14, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.

In Maine, incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, left, and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage will face off for the 2022 election for governor.

Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite?

3:14pm June 14, 2022

by Steve Mistler

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, known for his aggressive conservative politics, is challenging sitting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who faces an enthusiasm gap. It's shaping up to be a tight race.

In this file photo from the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh on Dec. 14, 2021.

Biden will visit Saudi Arabia in July, a nation he had once called a 'pariah'

11:32am June 14, 2022

by Scott Detrow

When he was running for office, Joe Biden vowed to make big changes to how the U.S. deals with Saudi Arabia. But that was before gas prices soared past $5 per gallon, making inflation his top issue.

Former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt spoke to NPR minutes after testifying Monday to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. "Television ... really damaged the capacity of Americans to be good citizens i

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Fired Fox News politics editor: Trump's ire at election night call led to 'panic'

9:39am June 14, 2022

by David Folkenflik

In an interview with NPR, former Fox News politics editor Chris Stirewalt says that network should have been proud of being first to project that Joe Biden would win Arizona.

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Biden will make his first presidential trip to the Middle East next month

8:11am June 14, 2022

President Biden will go to Israel and Saudi Arabia in July — a trip where he wants to work on security, economic and energy issues.

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A recap of the second hearing held by the House Jan. 6 committee

7:21am June 14, 2022

The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 says former President Donald Trump misled campaign donors by using election lies to raise $250 million after he lost in 2020.

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Nevada has some competitive GOP primaries, as Republicans aim to unseat Democrats

7:21am June 14, 2022

Nevada is one of four states holding primary elections on Tuesday. There are competitive Republican contests for key state and federal offices.

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News brief: Jan. 6 hearing recap, COVID pediatric vaccines, Nevada primary

6:55am June 14, 2022

The Jan. 6 House panel held the second of seven hearings. The FDA considers whether to authorize the first COVID vaccines for children younger than 5. Nevada is one of four states holding primaries.

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Why The Racial Wealth Gap Is So Hard To Close

6:30am June 14, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

A new study shows the simple math of why — absent radical measures — America's racial wealth gap won't be closing anytime soon.

NPR's Susan Davis spoke with (from left to right) MC Balicanta, Ash Mirchandani, Tina Kwan, Brian Almero, and Cecilia Winchell a week before the Nevada primary.

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In their own words: AAPI voters in Nevada talk economy, guns, race

5:17am June 14, 2022

The AAPI population is the fastest-growing demographic in Nevada and a rising political force. Five voters spoke to NPR about what issues are top of mind ahead of the midterm elections.