Mayor of fast-growing city in Idaho talks about priorities for 2024
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jarom Wagoner, the mayor of Caldwell, about the issues facing his city, and how President Biden or the next administration can help.
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Justice Department report finds failures in response to the Uvalde attack. Congress averts a government shutdown by passing another short-term funding bill. Iran attacks add to tension in the region.
Politicians, lobbyists are banned from using ChatGPT for official campaign business
Open AI, the company behind the popular tool ChatGPT, says it won't allow politicians and lobbyists to use its products during campaign season over fears of potential abuse and cybersecurity risks.
Harris is taking the lead on gun violence prevention. Will she reach young people?
Vice President Harris has been holding events at the White House and around the country on gun violence prevention. It's part of an effort to reach young voters and voters of color.
From things that suck to stars that shine — it's the weekly news quiz
This week, we saw the Iowa caucuses suck up news coverage, an ancient space entity suck in stars, and low temps suck the charge from Teslas. Were you paying attention?
Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with House Republicans
The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that the two parties have agreed for Hunter Biden to sit for a deposition on Feb. 28.
The GOP needs more of its voters to cast ballots early. What's the problem?
Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of voting before Election Day. But the party needs its voters to overcome a stigma that was created by Republicans.
Judge sets hearing for misconduct claims against prosecutor leading Ga. Trump case
Fulton County DA Fani Willis is accused by a former Trump campaign official of an improper relationship with a prosecutor on the election interference case, though no evidence has been provided.
Congress makes moves to avoid impending shutdown
Congress is on track to pass a short-term spending bill ahead of a Friday deadline.
Maine's mass shooting has renewed calls for stricter gun laws
Historically, efforts to tighten gun laws in Maine have been ignored by lawmakers. But after a mass shooting last year left 18 people dead, activists say renewed calls for reform now have greater traction.