As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table
The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who…
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Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity
The Ohio governor's race pits former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, a former state…
Read at source →Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
We look at President Trump's fight with some of the White House press corps, as well as his attempt to claw back $810…
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These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of…
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Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar…
Read at source →Press pool dispute escalates as White House cuts CNN from Air Force One travel
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One this weekend. It's another chapter in President Trump's…
Read at source →Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Missouri map, preserving key seat for Democrats
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican attempt at redistricting congressional seats in Missouri - possibly giving…
Read at source →Week in Politics: Trump faces Republican defections; U.S.-China summit; press feud
Some GOP candidates are stepping back from unpopular Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, a U.S.-China summit at…
Read at source →Battle for the Lehigh Valley: Can GOP hold its razor-thin margin?
Both parties target the Lehigh Valley for House control. While the GOP made inroads with Latinos, Dems argue Trump's…
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Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterms for control of the House. It…
Read at source →With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump
Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue…
Read at source →What did we learn from the Trump-Xi summit?
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their two-day summit. What did we learn beyond the pageantry?
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Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged…
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Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit
U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the second time this year to much fanfare but little in the…
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Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter…
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As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It…
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Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress…
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Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer —…
Read at source →Long agenda, short meeting: Trump and Xi meet
All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House correspondent Emily Feng about the Trump/Xi summit.
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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to…
Read at source →What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi
What can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? NPR's A Martinez asks Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant Secretary of State…
Read at source →Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years.
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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on…
Read at source →Results are in from the newest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll
People say they are more likely to choose a Democrat to represent them in Congress, and feel Democrats would be better…
Read at source →From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi
As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains…
Read at source →Trump touts his economy and U.S. actions in Iran in UNGA address
President Trump touted what he portrayed as international and domestic triumphs in a speech to the U.N. General…
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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and…
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Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of…
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There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections,…
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Trump is on voters' minds in the midterms -- and they're not happy, poll shows
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters…
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Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen
Registered voters are less confident that USPS will deliver election mail on time compared with 2024, an NPR/PBS…
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As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced…
Read at source →A look at the legacy and influence Nancy Pelosi will leave behind when she retires
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will retire following the 2026 midterm elections, ending her almost 40-year career in Congress, but…
Read at source →China's Xi Jinping to meet with Trump at White House this week
As China's Xi Jinping meets with President Trump at the White House on Thursday. Talks will touch on Iran and how…
Read at source →Political commentator on what the GOP should do to boost the party's poor polling
NPR's Leila Fadel asks political commentator Jonah Goldberg what Republicans should do about their party's poor poll…
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