Senators near a deal on sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine
A bipartisan group of Senators is getting close to finalizing a Russia sanctions bill to deter any aggressive action from Ukraine's eastern neighbor.
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Biden task force makes progress reuniting families separated at the border
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the process of reuniting families separated at the southern border by Trump-era policies.
When did America's culture wars begin, and how can they end? Jon Ronson has answers
America's culture wars are creating a world of "magnificent heroes and sickening villains" as people fight a fierce battle in black and white, says writer and podcaster Jon Ronson.
Trump escalates racist rhetoric and plays on white grievance at recent rallies
The former president alleged in Texas over the weekend that Black prosecutors investigating him are "racist." And that was not the first example in recent weeks of Trump employing racist rhetoric.
There are election reforms that both Democrats and Republicans seem to like
After failing to pass a voting rights bill, Democrats in Congress haven't made their next move clear. Bipartisan talks have begun over smaller measures that election experts still see as necessary.
Here's who will help Biden's Supreme Court pick navigate Senate hearings
There can be twists and turns in the Senate confirmation process. President Biden has asked former Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama to help his nominee through meetings and hearings.
Democrat Tim Ryan faces long odds running for Senate in Trump's Ohio
Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to flip a Senate seat in a state that's turned more Republican in recent years. He's aiming to win over working-class voters that Trump himself relied on.
Oath Keepers face seditious conspiracy charges. DOJ has mixed record with such cases
In the biggest Capitol riot case yet, 11 Oath Keepers stand charged of seditious conspiracy. The government faces steep challenges in proving them guilty of the hefty and rare charges.
California universal health care bill dies without a vote
The bill had to pass by midnight on Monday to have a chance at becoming law this year but its Democratic author didn't put it up for a vote when he realized it wouldn't pass.
Georgia district attorney calls for FBI security help after Trump's rally comments
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the FBI to conduct a security check on the county courthouse and government center after Trump over the weekend decried investigations of him.