Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
Supreme Court Permits Trump Administration To End Census Counting Early
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration may end counting for the 2020 census on Oct. 15. Lower courts previously ordered the administration to keep counting through Oct. 31.
Putin Says He'll Work With Whoever Wins U.S. Presidential Election
As Russians watch the U.S. election, the Kremlin is not hiding its preference for President Trump to win another term. It believes U.S.-Russian relations could get even worse if Joe Biden wins.
Baby Born On Maine Island Is The First In Nearly A Century
The family lives on an island in Maine that has no hospital. Azalea Belle Gray is the first baby born on there in 93 years. The first five children of Aaron and Erin Gray were born on the mainland.
Iowa's Political Landscape Looks Different Than When Trump Last Visited
President Trump returns to Iowa on Wednesday — a state he won comfortably in 2016 but is suddenly competitive amid the coronavirus pandemic and a struggling farm sector.
Iowa Farmer Voted For Trump In 2016. Where Does He Stand Now?
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Robb Ewoldt, a soybean and corn farmer in Iowa, who plans to vote for President Trump in November — despite his numerous reservations about the president.
News Brief: Day 3 Of Barrett Hearings, 2020 Census, Coronavirus Vaccines
Supreme Court confirmation hearings continue for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Census counting will end early, according to a Supreme Court order. Plus, the latest on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
Senate Panel Begins 2nd Day Of Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Barrett
The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun its second day of hearings on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
'Desk Guy' Fills A Need For Students Who Are Distance Learning
A handy father uses his decades of carpentry skills to make free desks for students doing distance learning in his community, along with the help of a local grocery store.
3 Key States Have To Wait Until Election Day To Count Mail-In Ballots
Voters and politicians alike will be clamoring for quick results on Nov. 3. But in some swing states, where law prevents early absentee ballot processing, that won't be possible.
Democrats Are Politicizing Barrett Confirmation Hearings, Sen. Sasse Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee about the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Sen. Hirono Says Barrett Confirmation Hearings Are Illegitimate
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about the Supreme Court confirmation hearing process of President Trump's nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.