How The Iowa Caucus Works
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans across Iowa will gather Monday night at 7:00 pm CT to caucus for a presidential candidat...
The Migrant Crisis On The Border And The Hill
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stream of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border hit record numbers at the end of 2023. The st...
The Argument For Presidential Blanket Immunity
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Trump's attorneys appeared at the DC Circuit Court of Appeals to argue Trump should...
What We're Hearing On The Ground In Iowa
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa Republicans caucus in less than a week. Republican presidential candidates are making their fin...
Will A Government Shutdown Be Avoided?
08 Jan 2024
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With only 11 days to go until a possible government shutdown, congressional leaders have agreed to a...
Biden: 2024 Election Is About The Fight For Democracy
05 Jan 2024
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President Biden used his first campaign event of 2024 to call out his likely opponent, former Presid...
Trump's Election Headwinds
04 Jan 2024
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The former president faces challenges convincing voters he deserves a second term. We explore what t...
Trump's Ballot Battle
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former president Donald Trump is waiting to learn if his name will be on presidential primary ballot...
Congress' 2024 Outlook: More Legislating, Less Drama?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawmakers made headlines in 2023 for seemingly everything but making laws. We look back at their wor...
The Impact Of Restrictive Abortion Laws In 2023
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From NPR's daily news podcast, Consider This: Nearly two years into Roe v. Wade being overturned, pr...
The 2023 Can't Let It Go Year End Spectacular
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is nigh. We look back at all the things we couldn't stop thinking about in 2023 — pol...
Biden's Election Headwinds
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incumbent president faces challenges convincing voters he deserves a second term. We explore wha...
Is Bidenomics Working?
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden has been touting his economic plan as the economy recovers after the pandemic. We lo...
Biden's Foreign Policy Dilemma
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year saw the continuation of the Russia-Ukraine war and the start of the latest Israel-Hamas wa...
Could Proportional Representation Fix Congress?
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most congressional general elections are not competitive. It's why some people feel like voting won'...
Biden Has A Gen X Problem
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Generation X, the generation between the Boomers and Millennials, isn't a voting bloc you hear much ...
Trump Embraces Autocratic Language
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president continues to recite his greatest hits on the campaign trail, along with adding ...
Colo. Supreme Court Knocks Trump Off Ballot — What's Next?
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Citing the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled "Presiden...
Caucuses & Primaries: A Beginner's Guide
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between primaries, caucuses & different processes across the 50 states and other territories, there'...
GOP Candidates Light On Education Policy
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the future of America's youth, Republican presidential candidates are less focused ...
December's Politics Podcast Trivia Game
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Davis and Ron Elving quiz an NPR Politics Podcast listener on recent political news and trivia...
Happy Holidays From A Fairly Unproductive Congress
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lawmakers presided over one of the most fruitless sessions in legislative history this year — and ...
Free Speech & College Campuses
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Israel-Hamas war has sparked demonstrations on college campuses, igniting the age old debate abo...
House Formalizes Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The vote is intended, in part, to give lawmakers greater legal authority to enforce subpoenas. House...
Texas Woman Denied Emergency Abortion, Goes Out of State
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade last year has made it virtually impossible to ...
Candidates — Some Of Them, Anyway — Visit N.H. Ahead Of Primary
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first-in-the-nation primary is set for Jan. 23, but President Biden is staying out of the Democr...
Roundup: Congress, Cameos & Clapbacks
08 Dec 2023
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Lawmakers are scrambling to get things done before the end of the year, but is there an appetite to ...
Merrick Garland's Had A Lot On His Plate
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Justice this week announced war crimes charges against four Russian soldiers for a...
Sparks Fly At Fourth Republican Primary Debate
07 Dec 2023
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Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, former U.N. ambassador Nik...
Trump Plans A More Radical Second Term
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president and his allies have made clear they don't want obstacles that stymied them in t...
Nikki Haley, Feminism & The Modern Republican Party
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador threads the needle while running for presiden...
Weekly Roundup: The House Expels Santos, and A Clash of Two Governors
01 Dec 2023
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Rep. George Santos became the sixth person ever expelled from the House of Representatives Friday. A...
President Biden Is Sharpening His Attacks On Former President Trump
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For a while, President Biden was treating former President Trump a little like Lord Voldemort: He Wh...
The GOP Is Having An Identity Crisis Over America's Role in The World
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Israel, to Ukraine, to China, global crises and conflicts are dominating headlines. And there a...
Trump Is Breaking All The Rules Of The Iowa Caucuses — And Still Winning
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Iowa caucuses are less than two months away, and former President Trump remains the clear frontr...
A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups, like the ACLU or NAACP...
The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roe. Brown. Obergefell. Dobbs. These Supreme Court decisions are the ones that make headlines, and e...
A Thanksgiving Treat: The NPR Politics Podcast Quiz
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the podcast, originally only available to NPR Politics Podcast+ supporters, Tamar...
Israel and Hamas Agree to Temporary Cease-fire and Hostage Release
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After six weeks of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in hostilities. As part of ...
The Jan. 6 Case Against Donald Trump is Taking Shape
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The federal election interference case against former President Trump is months away from going to t...
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are Trying To Thread The Needle On Abortion
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, abortion has been a motivating force for the Republican base. But in a post-Roe, world,...
Fights, Fowl, Flagging Polls & Funding The Government
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy week in Washington. President Biden's support from Arab-American and Muslim American v...
Poll: Americans Divided Over Israel's War With Hamas
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll shows a growing number of Americans think Israel's military ...
Speaker Mike Johnson's Ties To The Christian Right
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., has long-held ties to Christian activists and leaders — ...
Arizona Voters May Decide 2024 — What Are Their Priorities?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a state with lots of older and younger voters, and whose population is increasingly diversifyin...
Why Is It Getting Harder To Fight Election Misinformation?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between lawsuits, threats & difficulty doing research, both elections officials and researchers stud...
Trump's Trials: Why lawyers say 'never write anything down'
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of a new NPR podcast called Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow wi...
Roundup: Manchin's Moves, Election News, Panda Blues
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced he wouldn't seek another term, fueling speculation he's gearing...
Can Nikki Haley Be Republicans' Presidential Nominee?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor is attracting new attention with voters. But,...
In South Florida, GOP Candidates Debate While Trump Rallies
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five candidates — former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, former...
What's At Stake For Trump As N.Y. Fraud Trial Continues
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president took the stand Monday in a New York courtroom and was at times combative and de...
Abortion Is On Ohio Ballots — What You Need To Know
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Voters will decide whether to codify reproductive rights in the state's constitution this Election D...
Weekly Roundup: New Speaker, Same Challenges
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has a lot on his agenda — aid to Israel and Ukraine, a l...
Republicans Turn On Tuberville Over Military Blockade
02 Nov 2023
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Senate colleagues are frustrated with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who continues to block appoint...
Democrats Divided Over Israel
01 Nov 2023
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President Biden has offered strong support for Israel in its war against Hamas, even traveling to th...
How A Colorado Trial Could Force Trump Off The Ballot
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A suit filed in the state alleges the former president is ineligible to seek public office based on ...
Term Limits Won't Fix Congress — Here's What Might
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of term limiting congressional representatives tends to poll well, but — in practice — ...
Roundup: GOP Boosts Power By Gerrymandering North Carolina
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing congressional and statehouse districts in a way that solidifies a party's political power is...
Trump Allies Take Plea Deals In Georgia — How That Changes The Case
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trump-aligned lawyers Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro and Jenna Ellis have agreed to plea deals in a...
Meet Mike Johnson, The Republican Just Elected Speaker Of The House
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Louisiana Republican is known as an easy friend among his colleagues, a devout Christian and fer...
Trump And Allies Doom Latest GOP Speaker Nominee, GOP Regroups
24 Oct 2023
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"I have many wonderful friends wanting to be Speaker of the House, and some are truly great Warriors...
Can GOP Remake Election Data System Undermined By Conspiracies?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) helps member states keep their voter rolls up-...
Who Wants To Be Speaker Of The House Of Representatives?
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) failed to win a majority of votes in the House on his third attempt to beco...
Republican Chaos: Still No Clear Path To Speaker
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After wavering and backing a temporary leader, Rep. Jim Jordan says he will push ahead with another ...
In Israel, Biden Affirms Support, Warns Against Acting Out Of Rage
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The president delivered the remarks during his trip to Israel. An additional stop in Jordan to meet ...
If Republicans Don't Solve Their Spat, Congress Can't Pass Laws
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was opposed by twenty of his fellow Republicans in a vote before the full Ho...
Voters Have Complicated Views Of Biden's Climate Action
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The White House describes the $369 billion of spending inside the Inflation Reduction Act as the big...
Roundup: Congress Still Stalled, Republicans Can't Agree On Leader
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a massive humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza, dwindling funds for Ukraine and a rapidly app...
Trump Visits Early States As Crowded Field Stymies Rivals
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has visited Iowa and New Hampshire more frequently in recent months, though skipping th...
Can Republicans Unite Behind Steve Scalise As Speaker?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conservative Louisiana Republican has now been backed by his primary rival in the race for Speak...
Congress Can't Pass Israel Aid Until House Republicans Find Consensus
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans must pick a Speaker of the House before Congress can pass any legislation — and are fa...
SCOTUS Banned Affirmative Action — Except At Military Service Academies
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This summer, the Supreme Court overturned the legality of race-based affirmative action at higher ed...
Roundup: Abortion Could Soon Be Back Before Supreme Court
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And U.S. officials are likely to show up empty-handed to a international meeting coordinating aid to...
Most Trump-Leaning Independents: He Shouldn't Be POTUS If Convicted
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 49% of Americans believe he has done something...
This GOP Fight Could Devastate George W. Bush's Global Health Win
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concern from some Republicans over abortion — and resurgent skepticism of foreign aid — could se...
Speaker McCarthy Fired By Hardliners As GOP Coalition Collapses
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was joined by seven other Republicans and the Democratic party in a first...
McCarthy Fails To Unite GOP, Turns To Dems To Keep Government Open
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker McCarthy, unable to marshal his conference, relied on Democrats to fund the federal governme...
Roundup: Feinstein's Legacy, Shutdown, Biden And Democracy
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, is dead at 90. The government is about to shutdown ov...
House Republicans, In Search Of A Crime, Launch Biden Impeachment
28 Sep 2023
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The hearing focused on the business practices of his son's efforts and insinuations that, while serv...
Candidates Debated. But They Probably Still Can't Beat Trump
28 Sep 2023
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Seven Republican primary candidates not named Donald Trump debated Wednesday night in the Reagan Lib...
Growing Public Support For Unions Helped Push Biden To Picket Line
26 Sep 2023
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In what is likely a first, the sitting president of the United States joined a picket line. Biden ma...
What Counts As An Official Act? Why Corruption Is Hard To Convict
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, is facing federal bribery charges. Federal agents found...
Weekly Roundup: Shutdown Likely Because Of GOP Infighting
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congress has left town as House Republicans infighting appears doomed to shutdown the government nex...
Our Changing Democracy: Non-Partisan Primaries, Internet Voting
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Closed primaries — where only members of that political party can vote — are effectively the fin...
Trump Will Visit Striking Auto Workers, Reception Could Be Mixed
20 Sep 2023
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The former president is evidently trying to shore up support with working class voters in Michigan. ...
Can Gov. Doug Burgum Introduce Himself In Time To Win The GOP Primary?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The governor of North Dakota is running to be the Republican nominee for president after a long care...
Divisions Grow Over Sending More Aid To Ukraine
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's wartime president heads to the United Nations and to Capitol Hill this week to make th...
How Mapmaking Can Tilt The Balance In Congress
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congressional redistricting in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and New York may give Democr...
Hunter Biden Indicted On Gun Charges
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The president's son faces three felony charges related to a weapon he purchased in 2018. The charges...
The Summer Of Labor
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Public opinion toward organized labor is at recent highs. As a potential strike by the United Auto W...
McCarthy Calls For Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden
12 Sep 2023
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The speaker of the House cited "allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption" in his r...
Meet The New Bosses — Younger Than The Old Bosses
11 Sep 2023
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The chair of North Carolina's Democratic party is just 25. Her Republican counterpart in Alabama is ...
Is Chris Christie A Man Without A Party?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former governor of New Jersey is running to be the Republican nominee for president for a second...
Campaign Check-In: How Are The Non-Trump Candidates Making Their Pitch?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was once seen as the biggest threat to former President Donald Trump. But ...
The National Implications Of Impeaching Texas' Attorney General
06 Sep 2023
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Ken Paxton, a Republican, is facing a bipartisan impeachment trial in the Texas Senate related to al...
Remember 9/11? Most Military Recruits Don't.
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most new recruits to active duty military service were either very young or not yet born when the at...
It's A Politics Podcast Trivia Game!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're off for Labor Day, but we wanted to give you something a little fun to listen to. It's our Pol...
Weekly Roundup: Trump's Televised Trial, Ramaswamy's Rap Riposte
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has pled not guilty to state charges in Georgia, as have many of his alleged co-conspir...
Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return
31 Aug 2023
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Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, again froze suddenly during a press conference. The 81 ...
After 30 Years, Here's Biden's Plan To Lower Drug Costs: Negotiate
30 Aug 2023
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The government announced the first ten drugs that are the subject of price negotiations between the ...