The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
Trump Pardons 5 People, Commuting Their Sentences
President Trump granted clemency to five people on Wednesday, commuting their lengthy sentences. The five cases had been highlighted by clemency activists.
How Will The U.S. Distribute COVID-19 Antibody Drugs If They Get FDA Approval?
COVID-19 antibody drugs appear to be helping people avoid hospitalization. Tens of thousands of people a day could be candidates to take the drugs, but the scarce supply has to be rationed.
Democrats Have A Shot At Winning A Majority In Texas House Of Representatives
Democrats are nine seats away from winning a majority in the 150-seat chamber in the Texas House of Representatives. A win would mean Democrats could help draw new political maps in 2021.
How Endorsement Of Trump Could Affect Legitimacy Of Police
President Trump calls himself the "law-and-order" candidate, and major police unions have endorsed him. Some worry that kind of political alignment may undermine the police's legitimacy.
Study Of Diabolical Ironclad Beetle's Exoskeleton Could Help Improve Aircraft
The diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand being run over by a car. Now scientists have figured out what makes its exoskeleton so tough — and that insight could help people build tougher aircraft.
'Why We Act': What Makes People Decide To Speak Up Or Stay Silent
NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with Catherine Sanderson, author of the book Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels, about how willingness to stand up to wrongdoing affects political decisions.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Ilhan Omar Play On Twitch To Engage Young Voters
Looking to engage younger and future voters, Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar took to Twitch, the streaming platform for gamers. They played the popular game Among Us.
Some GOP Members Express Doubt About Trump's Ability To Win The Election
Some Republicans have started to express greater criticism of President Trump, with his reelection prospects looking weak. Some also worry other Republicans could be swept out of office.
Polls Show A Close Race Between Sen. David Perdue And Jon Ossoff For Senate
One of Georgia's two U.S. Senate races this year is close as Sen. David Perdue's ties with President Trump may be hurting his campaign in the increasingly diverse state.
Black Lives Matter Activists Push To Vote Out Los Angeles Prosecutor
In Los Angeles, Black Lives Matter activists are taking energy from the streets to the ballot box to oppose the reelection of a district attorney who faces pressure over police accountability.