With fewer protesters and a renewed focus, activists plan for a second round of Trump
President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday and Democratic organizers are not seeing the mass-scale opposition they witnessed in 2017. So, they're adjusting with a focus on Trump's agenda.
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VP Harris will make her first official campaign stop as the likely Democratic nominee. GOP warns of obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris. Secret Service chief testified on Capitol Hill.
Vocal arrangements are much simpler than hits from decades past, researcher finds
A study in the journal "Scientific Reports" finds the melodies of popular songs have gotten simpler over time.
How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
NPR's A Martínez talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
Great leaders make space for other great leaders, Rep. Raskin says of Biden
NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jamie Raskin what comes next for Democrats after President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Netanyahu travels to Washington to address member of Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., this week to address a joint meeting of Congress. He may also meet with President Biden.
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President Biden ends his reelection bid and endorses VP Harris as his choice to take over the top of the Democratic ticket. The GOP aims to tie Harris to Biden’s biggest troubles, including inflation.
Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France -- his third title
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia clinched victory Sunday at this year's Tour de France. A rapid 21-mile final time trial kept him ahead of his two chief Danish and Belgian rivals
U.S. authorities arrest an ex-Syrian military official who ran a notorious prison
U.S. authorities arrested a 72-year-old Syrian man at the Los Angeles airport -- in a case that activists hope will be a turning point for victims of Syria's ruling regime.
The first congressional hearing into the Trump assassination attempt begins shortly
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee Monday on the security failures that preceded the shooting of former President Donald Trump.