Presidential candidate Julián Castro made an impression at the first Democratic debate by proposing decriminalizing illegal border crossings. He discussed that and more with the NPR Politics Podcast.
President Trump has his highest approval rating yet, even though his reelection prospects continue to be lackluster. But voters aren't yet buying what Democrats are selling.
The nation's intelligence agencies have designated one person to be in charge of coordinating the government's efforts to identify threats to U.S. elections.
Puerto Rico's embattled governor has stepped down as head of his party and confirmed that he will not be seeking reelection. He is, however, refusing to resign amid intensifying protests.
Protests in Hong Kong turned violent over the weekend as clashes erupted between pro-democracy activists and a masked mob. The identity of the attackers was not immediately clear.
New York Times health reporter Sarah Kliff tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Joe Biden's health care plan and how it differs from "Medicare for All."