More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why
A record-setting number of women are running for the House this year, fueled by a surge in Republican candidates.
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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has an advantage over President Trump in the states likely to tip the presidential race, but he's still short of solidifying 270 electoral votes needed to win.
Democrats, Republicans Clash As GOP Prepares To Unveil A Police Reform Bill Too
Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil a police reform proposal. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the Democratic police reform bill "a non-starter."
Read Senate Republicans' Proposed Police Reform Legislation
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has led GOP lawmakers in crafting a plan on law enforcement following the movement sparked by the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police. Read the full text.
When Political Partisanship And The Military Collide
Gen. Mark Milley's recent apology for walking with President Trump to his church photo-op has prompted discussion about how the military maintains nonpartisanship under a Trump administration.
Absent From Stimulus Packages: Overhauling Energy, Climate Programs
Climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are not part of the $3 trillion in U.S. relief packages passed so far — despite a long history of funding energy programs after economic crises.
Trump Seeks To Block Publication Of John Bolton's White House Memoir
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to halt the publication of John Bolton's upcoming book, accusing the former national security adviser of not getting the proper clearance.
Republican Senator Comments On Policing Reform
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., about Republican senators working to file legislation addressing police reform this week.
Justice Department Seeks To Block Publication Of John Bolton's White House Memoir
A week before the scheduled June 23 launch of the former national security advisor's tale of his time serving Trump, the government has filed a lawsuit attempting to hold up the book's release.
As Texas Coronavirus Cases Reach New High, Gov. Abbott Plays Down The Numbers
Mayors from the state's largest cities have asked Abbott to give them the authority to require face masks amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.