70% of funding set aside for those affected by Weaver fire remains unclaimed
A majority of the money set aside to reimburse residents for their evacuation expenses during the Weaver fertilizer plant fire remains unclaimed.
Politics & Government
Republicans turn to military veterans to help flip control of House in midterms
GOP candidates with military experience are competing in swing districts. After seeing Democrats pick up seats with a similar strategy in 2018 and fielding veterans in 2020, the party sees an opening.
Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson says the U.S. came close to losing democracy
Fighting for civil rights and three decades in the House have primed Mississippi's Bennie Thompson for the most high-profile moment of his career — leading this month's hearings on Jan. 6.
Winston-Salem starts job-readiness program for at-risk youth
Winston-Salem is inaugurating a new job-readiness program for at-risk youth.
What California District Attorney Chesa Boudin's recall means for Democrats
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matt Bennett, co-founder of center-left think tank Third Way, about what the results from California's primary mean for the Democratic party nationwide.
Trump's record is split in South Dakota Republican primaries
In South Dakota, Trump-endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem wins the primary for governor, as does Republican Sen. John Thune, an adversary of the former president.
Former TV meteorologist sweeps the New Mexico GOP primary for governor
Mark Ronchetti has won the GOP for primary in the N.M. governor's race. He'll take on Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is running for a second term, in November.
The story of a Uvalde victim's green shoes captures the White House's attention
Maite Rodriguez, a lover of animals and the environment, dreamed of being a marine biologist. She was killed during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week
Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.
In California, Newsom runs for reelection 9 months after defeating a recall attempt
In 2021, the GOP forced Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom into a recall election. After a decisive victory, he's seeking another four years in office while facing high inflation and chronic homelessness.