Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd is running for president
Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.
Elections
Disability advocates are asking a court to halt a Mississippi law on ballot assistance
Disability and voting rights advocates are asking a federal court to block a measure in Mississippi, set to go into effect next week, that Republican backers say cracks down on "ballot harvesting."
Death threats, harassment and a poisoned dog: 2024 election workers already are scared
Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.
Majority of Americans say it was wrong for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe
A year after the court did away with the right to an abortion, 57% say they oppose the decision, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. They're also in favor of continuing affirmative action programs.
Trump's advantages are huge in the 2024 GOP primary right now
President Biden meanwhile has seen his approval rating stabilize and is well liked among Democrats, though he faces challenges with independents and younger voters.
Election workers are already being threatened. They're worried about 2024
Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.
Republican primary spending projected to approach or surpass $1 billion
With a big field, a former president, well-heeled politicians and two billionaires running, this is likely to be the most money ever spent to win the GOP presidential nomination.
For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle
It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.
Politics chat: Trump and Biden hit the campaign trail
We take a look at President Biden's rally in Philadelphia as well as what the polls are saying about how former president Donald Trump's base is reacting to his indictment.
Democrats are trying to win over the traditionally red state of North Carolina
Republicans carried North Carolina in all but one presidential race since 1980. As 2024 candidates descend on the state, Democrats wonder how they can turn out voters in rural areas there.