O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, says she has been diagnosed with "the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease."
Two of the most closely watched races in the country have been roiled over alleged voter suppression, racist ads and newly ignited controversies over the Confederate flag and even Hamilton tickets.
Ari Berman of Mother Jones warns that a Republican strategy to tighten access to the ballot box could have a major impact on the 2018 elections. "It could be tainted by voter suppression," he says.
The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has fueled growing international outrage. But how the case is resonating in the media and with voters in the U.S. just two weeks ahead of midterms?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Melissa Hanham, weapons of mass destruction expert, about the timing and global impact of the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty with Russia.
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Myrna Pérez, deputy director of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program, about how voter rights groups are working to counter voter suppression around the country.
Politics are dividing families like never before. Recently, several congressional campaigns have run attack ads featuring their opponents' siblings criticizing the candidate.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project, about how many migrant children remain separated from their parents, and the reasons why.
Rep. Tom MacArthur ran for Congress vowing to repeal Obamacare and cut taxes. After following through on both promises, he's on the defense for his role amid voter backlash about the economic impact.