The false notion that undocumented immigrants affect federal elections has a long history. But this year, due in part to rising migration at the U.S. southern border, the idea could have new potency.
Abortion proved to be a major issue in the 2022 midterms and again in 2023. This year, the presidential race puts extra attention on the ballot. In Arizona, that means the issue is front and center.
In the days after Alabama's Supreme Court deemed frozen embryos to be "extrauterine children," the chief justice's ties to a movement that experts call "Christian extremist" have come to light.
Tucker Carlson did not ask Putin about how so many of his opponents wind up imprisoned and murdered, or the warrant the International Criminal Court has out for his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine.
Donald Trump owes legal penalties totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in two civil cases recently decided in New York, raising questions about how he'll pay the amount.
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a decision critics said could have sweeping implications for fertility treatment in the state.
The justices will consider whether to hit pause on a federal rule designed to reduce air pollution that drifts across states and can cause health troubles.
Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts, the Legislature approved redrawn maps that promise to create a new dynamic in a state known for its pivotal role in national politics.
A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
Recycling "does not solve the solid waste problem," the head of a plastics trade group said in 1989, around the time the industry was launching its recycling campaign.
After months of bickering Congress remains completely unable to agree on any legislation on border security or aid to Israel and Ukraine — all priorities that a majority of lawmakers agree are needed.
One of the world's most prominent climate scientists is suing a right wing author and a policy analyst for defamation, a case with big stakes for attacks on scientists.
Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.
Senate Republicans demanded that border security be added to a White House request for aid to Ukraine and Israel, but they are now balking at the details of a potential border deal.
Republicans contend Mayorkas' "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law" on immigration amounts to "high crimes and misdemeanors" for failing to manage the U.S.-Mexico border.
Even though two 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Ga., endured an onslaught of threats and harassment following baseless fraud claims, people there are eager to serve as poll workers this year.
Nikki Haley's pitch is that she can beat Joe Biden. But now that she's lost — twice — voters are signaling they aren't concerned about electability as much as a candidate that shares their values.
Most of the country's other big unions endorsed President Biden in the earliest days of his reelection campaign. But the United Auto Workers held back until today.
Just a few years ago, Stefanik was rated the 13th most bipartisan House member. She also differed from Trump on several key issues — but times have changed.
Conservatives are warning about noncitizens voting. It's a myth with a long history (www.npr.org)
The false notion that undocumented immigrants affect federal elections has a long history. But this year, due in part to rising migration at the U.S. southern border, the idea could have new potency.
Hackers threaten to release Trump documents from Georgia case if they don't get a ransom by Thursday (www.businessinsider.com)
The group that hacked the Atlanta-area government websites claims it has Trump documents that could affect the 2024 presidential election.
In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail (www.npr.org)
Abortion proved to be a major issue in the 2022 midterms and again in 2023. This year, the presidential race puts extra attention on the ballot. In Arizona, that means the issue is front and center.
Alabama justice's ties with far-right Christian movement raise concern (www.npr.org)
In the days after Alabama's Supreme Court deemed frozen embryos to be "extrauterine children," the chief justice's ties to a movement that experts call "Christian extremist" have come to light.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says she'll step down March 8 (www.npr.org)
The decision is not a surprise. McDaniel previously said she'd step down after the South Carolina primary, which was held Saturday.
What Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin shows, and what it hides (www.npr.org)
Tucker Carlson did not ask Putin about how so many of his opponents wind up imprisoned and murdered, or the warrant the International Criminal Court has out for his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine.
Trump faces some half a billion dollars in legal penalties. How will he pay them? (www.npr.org)
Donald Trump owes legal penalties totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in two civil cases recently decided in New York, raising questions about how he'll pay the amount.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' under state law (www.npr.org)
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a decision critics said could have sweeping implications for fertility treatment in the state.
Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA's 'good neighbor' rule that limits pollution (www.npr.org)
The justices will consider whether to hit pause on a federal rule designed to reduce air pollution that drifts across states and can cause health troubles.
Wisconsin Picks New Legislative Maps That Would End Years of GOP Gerrymandering (www.propublica.org)
Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts, the Legislature approved redrawn maps that promise to create a new dynamic in a state known for its pivotal role in national politics.
In historians' Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call (www.npr.org)
A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide (www.npr.org)
Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
Reduce, reuse, redirect outrage: How plastic makers used recycling as a fig leaf (www.npr.org)
Recycling "does not solve the solid waste problem," the head of a plastics trade group said in 1989, around the time the industry was launching its recycling campaign.
Supreme Court to consider whether Trump can be removed from primary ballot (www.npr.org)
The dispute comes from Colorado — but it could have national implications for Trump and his political fate.
Congress devolves into chaos over border and national security funding (www.npr.org)
After months of bickering Congress remains completely unable to agree on any legislation on border security or aid to Israel and Ukraine — all priorities that a majority of lawmakers agree are needed.
A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science (www.npr.org)
One of the world's most prominent climate scientists is suing a right wing author and a policy analyst for defamation, a case with big stakes for attacks on scientists.
Senate Republicans cast serious doubt on fate of bipartsan immigration deal (www.npr.org)
A bipartisan foreign military aid and immigration reform package is teetering ahead of a Wednesday vote in the face of Republican opposition.
Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House (www.npr.org)
Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.
Senate GOP split threatens bipartisan border deal as Trump looms large (www.npr.org)
Senate Republicans demanded that border security be added to a White House request for aid to Ukraine and Israel, but they are now balking at the details of a potential border deal.
House GOP releases impeachment articles in bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas (www.npr.org)
Republicans contend Mayorkas' "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law" on immigration amounts to "high crimes and misdemeanors" for failing to manage the U.S.-Mexico border.
They watched 2 election workers face abuse, and it's compelling them to serve in 2024 (www.npr.org)
Even though two 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Ga., endured an onslaught of threats and harassment following baseless fraud claims, people there are eager to serve as poll workers this year.
Why don't GOP voters care about electability this year? (www.npr.org)
Nikki Haley's pitch is that she can beat Joe Biden. But now that she's lost — twice — voters are signaling they aren't concerned about electability as much as a candidate that shares their values.
The UAW endorsed Biden — and panned Republican frontrunner Trump as a 'scab' (www.npr.org)
Most of the country's other big unions endorsed President Biden in the earliest days of his reelection campaign. But the United Auto Workers held back until today.
4 things to know about Elise Stefanik, as VP rumors swirl (www.npr.org)
Just a few years ago, Stefanik was rated the 13th most bipartisan House member. She also differed from Trump on several key issues — but times have changed.
Is Trump Really, Truly Going to Be a Dictator? (nymag.com)
His intellectual defenders make their case that the danger is overblown.