Milwaukee's The One For Democrats
The decision to hold the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin is a symbolic choice for a party that's been working to reverse its 2016 losses in the industrial Midwest.
Politics & Government
Democratic Candidates Target Tech Giants, Who Are Major Party Donors
Silicon Valley has emerged early as a presidential campaign issue among Democrats at SXSW. Calls to regulate tech put the party in an awkward position, given its reliance on tech donors.
North Carolina Bill Would Add Protection For UNC Students Accused of Sexual Assault
House Bill 305 would provide due process guarantees that don't currently exist for UNC system students accused of sexual misconduct.
Hair Of The Dog: Law Would Let Pets Inside Breweries
There's a new bill on tap in the General Assembly that would let certain breweries decide for themselves if pets are allowed inside their businesses.
McConnell Falsely Suggests GOP Forecast The Type Of Election Fraud Found In NC
Republican leader Mitch McConnell recently used North Carolina's election fraud case as an opportunity to shame Democrats for overlooking the existence of fraud in elections.
Trump's Budget To Include $8.6 Billion In Border Wall Funding
Steve Inskeep talks to Russell Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, about President Trump's proposed budget for 2020. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the conversation.
Trump Makes A New Push For Border Wall. Will Democrats Go Along?
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of California, a member of the House Committee on the Budget, about what the Trump administration calls a "tough" budget for the 2020 fiscal year.
Examining Civility In A Time Of Deepening Political Divisions
These days, the word civility can seem almost quaint. Do Americans even agree that it's something to strive for? We explore what civility — and incivility — mean in polarizing times.
News Brief: Boeing Plane Crash, Trump Budget, ISIS Territory
An Ethiopian Airlines crash raises concerns about a Boeing airliner. The White House's proposed budget reflects Trump's priorities. U.S. backed forces close in on the last ISIS stronghold in Syria.
'Miami Herald' Reporters Investigate Ties Between Massage Parlor Owner, Trump
The Miami Herald has detailed how a woman who once owned a chain of day spas in Florida allegedly steered Chinese businessmen to a fundraiser for President Trump. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Herald reporter Caitlin Ostroff.