Ohio voters to decide on a constitutional right to abortion
Ohio could become the seventh state to pass abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer.
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Big city mayors ask White House for help with migrant influx
The mayors of several big cities struggling with increasing numbers of migrants met with White House staff Friday asking for help, led by the new mayor of Denver.
Ohio voters to decide on the right to abortion
Abortion rights advocates have been on a winning streak as they take the issue directly to voters via ballot measures. Ohio is the only state directly voting on abortion this cycle.
Trump testifies at civil trial
Former President Donald Trump testified in his civil fraud trial in New York. In sometimes contentious exchanges, Trump reiterated his position that the case against him was politically motivated.
The U.S. wants a humanitarian pause in Gaza, not a cease-fire. What's the difference?
Many human rights groups and protesters are calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The U.S. and Israel are both opposed to one, but appear far apart on the question of humanitarian pauses.
Former President Donald Trump spars with New York judge in civil fraud trial
The former president accused the state attorney general of being a political hack, New York Judge Arthur Engoron asked lawyers to control him and Trump accused the judge of ruling against him.
Democrats try to figure out what happened in Louisiana's election
In October, Louisiana got its first Republican governor in eight years. As Democrats figure out what this means for the state party, one factor keeps popping up: incredibly low voter turnout.
New House speaker ramps up fundraising one year from election
A year before the 2024 election House Democrats are focused on targeting newly elected Speaker Johnson as a foil as they aim to flip control of the chamber
Several Piedmont municipalities to elect mayors Tuesday
In Rural Hall, two current councilmembers, Terry Bennett and Susan Gordon, are seeking the mayor’s seat after incumbent Tim Flinchum opted not to run for re-election.
The latest in Trump's New York civil fraud trial
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with NPR Senior Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montanaro and New York University Law Professor Melissa Murray.