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Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.
Politics & Government
In less than 50 days, voting begins in GOP presidential race with Iowa caucuses
The field of GOP candidates in the 2024 presidential race is a lot smaller than it used to be. None of them come close to the front-runner former President Donald Trump.
New Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was sworn in on Monday — and strict anti-smoking laws are set to become a casualty of the compromises needed to form a governing coalition.
Biden uses Charlottesville to talk about political violence. But he hasn't been there
President Biden says the 2017 Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Va., was a critical moment for the country, and pushed him to run for president against Trump.
For the first time in 17 years, Winston-Salem has a new city manager
William “Pat” Pate officially took the helm from longtime manager Lee Garrity at the beginning of November. He told WFDD he's focused on improving quality of life for Winston-Salem residents.
What young voters want in 2024
NPR's Scott Detrow hears about what's driving the political decisions of young voters for the 2024 election.
Georgia lawmakers will redraw political maps that disenfranchised Black voters
Georgia lawmakers are set to hold a special session to consider new political maps after a judge found the state's existing districts diluted the power of Black voters.
Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages
We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.
Takeaways from a busy week in Trump's trials
In the latest segment of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Political Editor and Correspondent Domenico Monataro and Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.
Week in politics: Divides among Democrats; GOP tensions; remembering Rosalyn Carter
Tensions define political life in the US: President Biden faces them in his own party over his support for Israel, the GOP has its own deep fissures. We also remember former first lady Rosalyn Carter.