Politics & Government

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, second from left, leaves the U.S. Capitol after meeting Wednesday with Democratic leaders.

Politics & Government

Postmaster General Touts Postal Service Overhaul But Promises On-Time Election Mail

7:33pm August 07, 2020

by Miles Parks

Louis DeJoy's political donations have sparked questions about whether he has an interest in affecting the delivery of mail ballots. He said the Postal Service has "ample capacity" to handle them.

The U.S. intelligence community is warning that Russia is working to undermine Democrat Joe Biden's presidential campaign, while China is trying to undermine President Trump's reelection bid.

U.S. Intelligence: China Opposes Trump Reelection; Russia Works Against Biden

7:11pm August 07, 2020

by Miles Parks

William Evanina, who leads the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, also said Iran is trying to undermine the November election.

A North Carolina map is shown in Wake County Superior Court during a 2019 redistricting trial. Republicans and Democrats are preparing for a battle of state legislative supremacy that could have a big effect on political power for the next decade.

With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses

6:47pm August 07, 2020

by Steve Harrison

After the 2010 census, Republicans flipped 20 state legislative chambers, seizing control of mapmaking in many states. This year, Democrats are making sure they're mobilizing.

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Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiations Stalled After Nearly 2 Weeks

6:17pm August 07, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

Negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief have been going on for nearly two weeks, but leaders from both parties say they are still nowhere close to an agreement.

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Member Of Senate Intelligence Committee On Election Security

6:16pm August 07, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on the intelligence community's warning about China, Russia and Iran trying to interfere in the election.

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Attorney General William Barr appears before the House Judiciary Committee on July 28.

Democrats Worry Attorney General Has An 'October Surprise' In The Making

6:14pm August 07, 2020

by Carrie Johnson

Attorney General William Barr says he won't take any action to influence the presidential election, but looming in the background is a probe apparently focused on the Obama administration.

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Intelligence Official Warns Of More Interference In 2020 Presidential Election

6:14pm August 07, 2020

by Miles Parks

The head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center is warning that Russia is trying to tarnish Democrat Joe Biden while China prefers that President Trump isn't reelected.

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'Not A Person Whatsoever': Michigan County Official Defends Use Of N-Word

4:46pm August 07, 2020

by Bill Chappell

A local road commissioner is defending his use of the N-word — by repeatedly using the slur, and insisting that it does not imply he is a racist. State and local officials are urging his resignation.

What's Ahead For U.S.-China Relations As Trump Takes New Steps Against Beijing

4:33pm August 07, 2020

by John Ruwitch

U.S.-China relations hit another low as the Trump administration attempts to ban Chinese apps and sanctions top Hong Kong officials for curtailing the city's autonomy.

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Census Undercount Looms In North Carolina

4:21pm August 07, 2020

by David Ford

The results of the 2020 Census determine federal funding from hospitals and schools all the way to representation in Congress.