Politics Oct 16 How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola…
Politics Oct 15 An accounting of Trump's promised payouts and questions they raise President Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they’re refunds for excessive healthcare costs and promised economic dividends that only his party…
Politics Oct 08 Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midterms Fusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR…
Nation Sep 29 Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House, with debates over the economy,…
Nation Sep 28 How Blanche is shattering DOJ's standard of political independence The nation’s top federal law official is drawing scrutiny for his recent political appearances. With just five weeks left until the midterms, some experts say Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring lines meant to keep the Justice Department free of…
Nation Sep 22 Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail as Democrats focus on Michigan Senate race With 42 days until Election Day, the race to control Congress is now in high gear. In Michigan, one of Democrats’ biggest names made their first major campaign stop of the cycle. Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Senate candidate…
Nation Sep 21 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's media attacks 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 President Trump banning some news outlets from the White House, Republicans publicly breaking with Trump and…
Nation Jul 30 Group urges Congress to adopt proportional representation to end redistricting battles As high-profile battles over redistricting have become a fixture in political headlines, a group of scholars is sounding the alarm on the consequences of gerrymandering. In an open letter to Congress, they are urging lawmakers to consider proportional representation. Amna…
Politics Jul 09 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats…
Politics Jul 08 DOJ threatens to arrest state election officials if noncitizens vote The Department of Justice is threatening to arrest more than a dozen state election officials if a single vote is cast in their states by a noncitizen. The threat was part of a letter giving election officials five days to…