Politics Sep 18 What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive The Texas flag shares America's red, white and blue. But its politics have run Republican red for thirty years. Shifting demographics have raised and dashed Democrats' hopes before, but this year, a GOP divided by political scandals, rising prices and…
Politics Sep 09 What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers…
Nation Sep 04 Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege' The Trump administration plans to break ground within two weeks on a 250-foot arch just beyond the gates of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics say it would disrupt historic sightlines intended to symbolize the nation’s reconciliation after the Civil War. Geoff…
Nation Sep 01 After long break, House returns to a changing political landscape The House has returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence, and lawmakers came back to a changing political landscape. Since they left town in mid-July, President Trump has escalated or ignited controversies on a host of issues, from Iran…
Nation Aug 24 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm strategy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the South Carolina Senate runoff between Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, a meeting involving Jared…
Nation Aug 17 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on primary races to watch in Florida and Alaska NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the 2026 primary season entering the home stretch and a look at notable races in Alaska,…
Nation Aug 13 DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding serious crimes. It's called denaturalization and the Justice Department now calls it one of its top priorities. Justice…
Nation Aug 12 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a…
Politics Aug 07 Blanche on track for narrow Senate confirmation as attorney general At the U.S. Capitol, it was a wild day of decision and indecision. The Senate passed the toughest sanctions bill on Russia yet and is also now on track to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. But a slew of…
Politics Aug 04 Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawmakers are scrambling to take…