Politics May 19 What happens to children when immigrant parents are detained by ICE Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has detained nearly half a million immigrants, according to a new report. But the number of children they leave behind and what happens to them, most of whom are…
Politics May 12 Louisiana's redistricting rush ignites debate over race and representation With its House primary contests off the calendar for now, Louisiana is taking another step to redraw its political battle lines. The move comes after the Supreme Court once again pared back landmark civil rights protections. Once the lines are…
Politics May 04 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on redrawing congressional maps and testing Trump's power 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 elections, the Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling and the push by some states to…
Politics Apr 27 A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape a years-long legal fight over Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller. The chemical has been a critical tool for industrial agriculture across the world, but thousands of lawsuits allege…
Politics Apr 22 Election officials sound alarm over political interference in midterms After Democrats won an election in Virginia to redraw congressional maps in their favor, President Trump called it, without evidence, a “rigged election” and “travesty of justice.” It’s the latest example of Trump casting doubt on the U.S. election process.
Politics Apr 14 Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ resignation comes after he admitted to sleeping with a staffer who…
Politics Apr 13 Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he will resign his seat in Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denied the charges, but also dropped his bid to become the next governor of California. Congressional correspondent…
Politics Apr 02 Republicans in Congress announce plan to end DHS shutdown, but political battle continues Any nominee that President Trump selects to replace Pam Bondi as Attorney General will have to face confirmation in the Senate. To discuss how that could play out, and a Republican deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, Amna…
Politics Mar 23 Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms The Supreme Court heard a case that could reshape how millions of mail-in ballots are counted in this fall's elections. Some states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. The…
World Mar 19 White House's use of internet memes to promote Iran war sparks criticism From video game clips to cartoon characters to blockbuster movie scenes, the Trump administration’s Iran messaging has embraced a style critics say blurs the line between propaganda and entertainment and risks reducing a real war to spectacle. White House correspondent…