Research finds hand counting ballots to be less accurate and more expensive
Conspiracy theorists want to get rid of voting machines, but research has found hand counting to be less accurate and more expensive.
Politics & Government
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse could be the University of Florida's new president
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Makiya Seminera, editor-in-chief of The Alligator, about protests against Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, who will most likely be the University of Florida's new president.
What to know about the application for Biden's student loan relief
On Tuesday, the Biden administration shared new details of its debt relief application, and what borrowers will need in order to fill it out.
Milwaukee voters, what is driving you to the polls these midterms?
Are you a Milwaukee resident under 30 and planning to vote in this midterm? We want to hear from you. How are you thinking about this election and beyond?
Trump sees hate as a civic good, 'N.Y. Times' journalist Maggie Haberman says
Haberman talks about Trump's tactics for dealing with the media and explains why he's more concerned about the Mar-a-Lago documents than the Jan. 6 hearings. Her new book is Confidence Man.
Ada Fisher, influential Black Republican in NC, dies at 74
Dr. Ada Fisher, a retired physician who was one of North Carolina's members on the Republican National Committee for over a decade, has died at age 74, a funeral home said Tuesday.
News brief: Russia under pressure, North Korea missile tests, LA City Council turmoil
Russia carries out rounds of airstrikes across Ukraine. North Korea confirms a simulated use of nukes to destroy its enemies. After racist comments, LA City Council president resigns leadership post.
Why the U.S. might not win the global economy without Canada and Mexico
A new book argues that for the U.S. to become more globally competitive and create good jobs, we must embrace and expand trade with Canada and Mexico.
Ahead of midterms, there's a focus on Senate races in Pennsylvania and Nevada
Midterm elections are next month. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about the Senate races in two key states: Pennsylvania and Nevada.
After racist remarks, Nury Martinez resigns as president of the LA City Council
Some Los Angeles City Council members are facing increasing pressure to resign after a leaked recording revealed racist and derogatory comments made during a conversation with a local labor leader.