Politics & Government

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is under fire for management changes he has made to the Postal Service that some say could slow the delivery of absentee ballots this fall.

Politics & Government

New Postmaster Hasn't Yet Met Election Officials About Mail-In Ballot Concerns

5:08pm August 14, 2020

by Pam Fessler

It is not clear why the invitation has not been accepted, but those familiar with the exchange say the delay is unusual, considering that absentee ballots will go in the mail as soon as September.

Why Postal Service Is Slowing Down As Election Nears

5:00pm August 14, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., about the funding fight over the U.S. Postal Service, which has experienced a slowdown under a new postmaster general.

Week In Politics: Democratic Ticket And Trump's USPS Moves

4:14pm August 14, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post about the Democratic ticket and the Trump administration's Postal Service moves.

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U.S. Seizes More Than 1 Million Barrels Of Iranian Petroleum From Tankers

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Jackie Northam

The U.S. says it has seized more than 1 million barrels of Iranian fuel from four tankers heading to Venezuela. The move is part of the Trump administration's campaign of maximum pressure on Iran.

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What It's Like To Be A Delegate For A Virtual DNC?

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Maayan Silver

Many delegates to next week's Democratic National Convention are disappointed that they won't be gathering in person due to the pandemic. But many are campaigning to deliver a victory this fall.

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Trump Campaign Uses Racist And Sexist Tropes To Attack Kamala Harris

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Tamara Keith

The Trump campaign and GOP have taken various approaches to attack Joe Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris — with some veering into sexist and racist tropes.

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GAO Deems Homeland Security Appointments Not Legitimate

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

The Government Accountability Office says the acting leaders of the Department of Homeland Security were not legitimately appointed to their positions.

IG Report Calls For Further Investigation Into Comments By U.S. Ambassador To U.K.

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Michele Kelemen

Some of President Trump's ambassadors are coming under scrutiny — an inspector general report calls for further investigation into alleged sexist and racist remarks by the U.S. ambassador to the U.K.

NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Biden Expands Lead Over Trump

4:14pm August 14, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrat Joe Biden has expanded his lead to double-digits over President Trump, according to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. Biden now leads Trump 53% to 42%, the poll says.

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is the first Black woman and first person of Indian descent to be a presumptive nominee on a presidential ticket by a major party in U.S. history.

As Harris Launches Candidacy, Conservatives Take Aim At Her Black And Indian Heritage

2:03pm August 14, 2020

by David Folkenflik

Kamala Harris is the first Black woman and the first South Asian to be chosen as a vice presidential candidate by a major party. Many conservative commentators are picking apart her identity.

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