How a spike in gas prices is giving Putin influence over Europe's energy supply
The price of natural gas in Europe has skyrocketed in recent weeks, and there are predictions of energy shortages across the continent this winter.
Politics & Government
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson does not apologize for calling LGBTQ community 'filth'
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said Saturday he would not apologize for comments he made this summer in which he referred to homosexuality and “transgenderism” as “filth.”
Native American tribes push to get Biden's infrastructure bill passed
Marking Indigenous Peoples' Day, tribes are calling on Congress to swiftly pass the infrastructure bill — which they say would begin to address historical inequities in Indian Country.
As the GOP prepares for midterms, they welcome Trump with open arms
NPR's A Martínez talks to Amanda Carpenter, director of the Republicans for Voting Rights, about former president Trump, who was at a rally in Iowa, flanked by some of the biggest names in the GOP.
U.S. businesses are taking account of Biden's trade policy on China
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Texas business owner Tiffany Williams, she's a co-owner of the Luggage Shop of Lubbock, about the impact of the Biden administration's trade strategy with China.
Schiff's book explains how Trump's first impeachment altered the political landscape
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff about his new book: Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could.
She's been on the front lines of the Democratic Party's struggles with representation
Sarah Audelo has spent years behind the scenes in Democratic politics. She's the first Latina to lead the Alliance for Youth Action and is stepping down to make room for younger leaders.
Localities must redistrict, too. Santa Barbara County's plan is different this year
Local governments also redistrict every 10 years, though under less scrutiny than states. In Santa Barbara County, Calif., an independent commission is taking its first crack at mapmaking.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says we're behind other countries on Big Tech regulation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) about the debate over how to better regulate social media companies.
Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.