Politics & Government

Political newcomer Carrick Flynn, right, has raised millions of dollars from outside groups ranging from one backed by a 30-year-old crypto billionaire to another that is backed by congressional Democratic leaders.

Bitter feuds and crypto ties: Inside one of the most expensive Democratic primaries

12:05pm May 11, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

The race in the newly created district has seen party infighting, mysterious ties to cryptocurrency and a complaint to the Federal Election Commission.

Daniel Ellsberg, pictured in 2010, told NPR that anyone who chooses to take on the burden of leaking government documents in the public interest "is doing this republic a very great service and helping it to remain a republic."

The Pentagon Papers leaker explains why the Supreme Court draft leak is a good thing

10:32am May 11, 2022

by Vanessa Romo

The man who leaked the Pentagon Papers told NPR it's obvious why the Supreme Court wants to keep their process secret: "No organization really wants to show how the sausage is made."

Copper IUDs are a highly effective method of contraception. Some abortion rights opponents express moral objections to IUDs and other birth control methods.

What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?

10:28am May 11, 2022

by Sarah McCammon

Overturning Roe v. Wade could threaten birth control and other care, experts say.

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The soaring costs of basic necessities such as food and housing are disproportionately hitting people with lower incomes. Here, a house is available for rent in Los Angeles on March 15.

Inflation may be easing — but low-income people are still paying the steepest prices

10:01am May 11, 2022

by Scott Horsley

The annual inflation rate eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.

Adam Farkes and Leo Azevedo of BNRG at a solar energy project in Augusta, Maine. A bigger project planned on the far side of the fence is on hold because of a federal trade investigation.

Solar projects are on hold as U.S. investigates whether China is skirting trade rules

8:08am May 11, 2022

A federal investigation of allegations that China is illegally avoiding duties on solar panels sold to U.S. companies is putting the brakes on the nation's solar power build-out.

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Politics & Government

The Senate is expected to vote on a bill codifying Roe v. Wade into law

7:39am May 11, 2022

The Senate vote will largely be a symbolic move by Democrats to show support for abortion rights after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court may overturn the ruling.

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The White House will host a second global COVID-19 summit

7:06am May 11, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to Jeff Levi, George Washington University professor of Health Policy and Management, about the upcoming White House COVID Summit.

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News brief: Ukraine airspace, Senate abortion-rights bill, New Mexico wildfire

6:11am May 11, 2022

Russia's giant air force hasn't done it much good in Ukraine. The Senate is to vote on a bill codifying Roe V. Wade into law. Firefighters in New Mexico struggle to contain a wildfire.

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Supporters of Florida's recently signed Parental Rights in Education law demonstrate at the Duval County Public Schools building in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 3.

Accusations of 'grooming' are the latest political attack — with homophobic origins

5:27am May 11, 2022

by Melissa Block

Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What counternarrative are activists using to win over public opinion?

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Residents receive food supplies May 7 as volunteers deliver daily from a warehouse of a humanitarian aid distribution center in Severodonetsk, eastern Ukraine

House passes nearly $40 billion in aid for Ukraine and sends package to the Senate

10:55pm May 10, 2022

by Kelsey Snell

The House added $7 billion to President Biden's request for military, economic and humanitarian aid before voting on Tuesday night.