California's Unusual Primary System
California's nontraditional nonpartisan primary system could negatively affect Democrats running for the House and Republicans running in the state's races for governor and senator.
Politics & Government
Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California
Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.
Report: In A Letter To Mueller, Trump's Lawyers Say He Can't Be Compelled To Testify
The January letter asserts the president's power to end the special counsel probe and to issue pardons, and reveals Trump's broad interpretation of executive power.
Latest On Trump, North Korea And Tariffs
President Trump's relationship with North Korea is warming, with the announcement that his summit with Kim Jong Un is back on track. At the same time, Trump is at odds with U.S. allies over tariffs.
Defense Secretary Mattis Warns Of Chinese Intimidation In Disputed Waterway
Mattis said China's military buildup in the South China Sea is an attempt to intimidate and coerce its neighbors. The contested waterway is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
The Russia Investigations: What 'Collusion' Means Now
The current trajectory — if it holds — might be as good a political outcome as the White House could have hoped for: "Collusion" is a thing Democrats believe occurred while Republicans do not.
The House Is In Play In November
Control of the House of Representatives is up in the air this year, with primaries on Tuesday in California, New Jersey and Iowa setting up key battles.
An Equal Rights Amendment In Virginia
Illinois became the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to state Sen. Scott Surovell of Virginia about the likelihood of ratifying in his state.
The Asian-American Voters Of Orange County
Asian-Americans are the fastest growing demographic in the once tried-and-true Republican Orange County, Calif.
Canada Responds To Steel Tariffs By Imposing Dollar-For-Dollar Tariffs On U.S. Goods
In reaction to the tariffs leveled on them by the Trump administration on steel and aluminum products, the Canadian government is targeting U.S. goods, including beer, whiskey and yogurt.