Colombia elects Gustavo Petro in historic presidential election
Colombia has a new president, after an historic election, that has held more than a few surprises.
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The White House is preparing for the end of Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks. Abortion advocates want President Biden to take executive action to protect access to the procedure.
Politics chat: 3 down, 3 to go, on Jan. 6 hearings
With three public meetings done and three more to go, the January 6th committee is laying out its case against former President Donald Trump.
Two top Georgia election officials will appear at the next Jan. 6 hearing
Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.
On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights
Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.
Poor People's Campaign rallies in Washington to mobilize low-income voters
A few thousand activists, advocacy groups, and religious leaders protested in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. They are calling for what they say is a Third Reconstruction.
PBS NewsHour commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85
Mark Shields, the longtime commentator known for his weekly political analysis and sense of humor, has died at the age of 85, PBS NewsHour confirmed.
Former federal judge warns of danger to American democracy
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig about his testimony during a recent Jan. 6 committee hearing.
What to know about Colombia's surprise-filled presidential election
Colombians will go to the polls Sunday in the final round of a Presidential election that's had many surprises. Journalist Manuel Rueda explains the dynamics to NPR's Adrian Florido.
Biden falls while getting off his bike after a beach ride
President Biden fell when he was getting off his bike after a ride near the beach in Delaware. He quickly collected himself and the White House said he is "fine."