Cooper Vetoes House Bill Over Free Speech Concerns
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a state House bill last week that would have imposed harsher penalties for protesters facing charges of rioting.
Politics & Government
Capitol Police Arrest A Man With A Bayonet And Machete Near DNC Headquarters
The driver told a U.S. Capitol Police officer he was "on patrol" and spoke about white supremacy. A machete and bayonet were found inside his pickup outside Democratic National Committee headquarters.
A Woman Of Color Will Lead EMILY's List For The First Time
Laphonza Butler, the political organization's third president, will be the first Black woman and first mother to lead the group. She is a former senior adviser to Kamala Harris and Airbnb executive.
The Unexpected Reason Arizona's Mask Mandate Ban May Be Unconstitutional
Leaf through the most recent Arizona budget, and you'll find everything from a mask mandate ban to voting restrictions. A new lawsuit says those aren't budget items; they are political horse-trading.
The California Recall And Its Very Real Political Consequences, Explained
On Tuesday, Californians will decide whether Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom should remain in office. Here's a primer on the recall, how it works and how we got here — and the political stakes.
More And More Democrats Embrace The 'Progressive' Label. Here's Why
The current divisions in the Democratic Party and its ideological shift can be explained, in part, by tracking how the word "progressive" became the chosen label for so many on the left.
A N.Y. Hospital Will Stop Delivering Babies As Workers Quit Over A Vaccine Mandate
Lewis County General Hospital in upstate New York is pausing maternity services later this month after dozens of staff members quit because they refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
California's Newsom Is Only The 4th Governor To Face A Recall Vote
California voters will decide on Tuesday whether to recall Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. NPR's A Martínez talks to recall expert Joshua Spivak about the process in California.
Secretary Of State Blinken To Testify Before U.S. House Panel On Afghanistan
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's testimony on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Democrats Are Divided Over President Biden's $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan
With the summer recess over, Capitol Hill lawmakers turn to the spending bill. Democrats have limited time to work out details on policies like expanded health care and universal pre-K.