North Carolina voters dispute Cawthorn candidacy over Jan. 6
A group of North Carolina voters urged state officials Monday to disqualify U.S. Rep.
Politics & Government
News brief: voting rights speech, schools juggle COVID, Novak Djokovic
In Atlanta, Biden will advocate for protecting voting rights. Some schools resume online classes because of COVID-19. The latest on the saga in Australia involving tennis star Novak Djokovic.
In Atlanta speech, Biden will advocate for protecting voting rights
President Biden and Vice President Harris head to Atlanta — a city at the epicenter of past and present battles over voting rights — to make the case to advance stalled legislation in Congress.
Biden needs to stay the course on voting rights, Rep. Clyburn says
NPR's A Martinez talks to House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who is advocating for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, about what he wants to hear in the president speech.
Cyber risks add to climate threat, World Economic Forum warns
Survey of 1,000 experts and leaders finds cybersecurity and space add to the existing challenges of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.
Imagine another American Civil War, but this time in every state
If America has another civil war, it is more likely to be a war within the states than between them. Citizens of any state of any size, red or blue, may not have to go far to find a fight.
How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House
The Biden administration says Americans should be able to order COVID-19 tests online later this month. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.
White House adviser discusses U.S. coronavirus testing shortages
New White House testing adviser Dr. Tom Inglesby talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about COVID testing shortages in the U.S. and the Biden administration's efforts to increase access, including at-home kits.
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is running for reelection
The controversial Republican said he will seek a third term, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race that could determine which party controls the Senate.
Politics chat: Voting rights bills stalled; midterm considerations; Sen. Reid dies
We look ahead to the fight over the two voting rights bills in Congress right now as well as how the 2022 political races are shaping up for the midterm elections.