Politics

Polling stations throughout Ohio were shut down on March 17 as Gov. Mike DeWine called for the state's primaries to be pushed back to June. That leaves many young voters in the state waiting for their first chance to participate in an election.

Politics & Government

Virus Puts Democracy On Hold For First-Time Voters

12:29pm March 24, 2020

by Elena Moore

It was supposed to be primary day in Georgia on Tuesday. Students and youth organizers in states with delayed elections are feeling frustration and determination in their fight to boost turnout.

A pedestrian carries two packages of toilet paper as she walks along Market Street in San Francisco earlier this month.

FEMA's Fight Against Disinformation, From National Lockdown Rumors To Stockpiling

12:03pm March 24, 2020

by Brian Naylor

"Do not believe the disinformation campaigns," Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf tweeted. "Please do not pass it along. Use trusted local and federal government sources."

As Coronavirus Precautions Tighten, Trump Looks To Reopen America

11:49am March 24, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

Even as life and work is halted across the country, President Trump says he wants America to keep an eye toward reopening as it continues to fight the coronavirus.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during his daily news conference Friday. He's gained accolades from some critics for his response to the coronavirus crisis.

Politics & Government

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Takes The Spotlight In Coronavirus Response

10:10am March 24, 2020

by James Doubek

Cuomo is known as a "take-no-prisoners kind of guy." He's been getting praise even from some critics for his daily briefings and decisive actions as New York becomes the hardest hit state in the U.S.

Politics & Government

GOP Sen. Braun On Attempts To Reach An Economic Relief Package Deal

9:47am March 24, 2020

NPR's Noel King speaks with Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana about the third phase of coronavirus relief package that has congressional Republicans and Democrats at odds.

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Clean energy advocates say economic disruption over the Covid-19 pandemic threatens tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of investment in wind and solar. Above, wind turbines in Warsaw, N.Y.

Climate Change Push Fuels Split On Coronavirus Stimulus

8:38am March 24, 2020

by Jeff Brady

Clean energy groups have their own wish list for the massive coronavirus stimulus bill. They say the country's ability to tackle climate change is at stake.

Trump Talks About Reopening America. Is It The Right Time?

7:31am March 24, 2020

How many weeks of social isolation is enough to fight the coronavirus? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ron Klain, who served as the Ebola response coordinator in the Obama administration, for his view.

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Jason Furman, a former economic adviser to President Barack Obama, has proposed a coronavirus stimulus package of $1,000 for most American adults, plus $500 for each of their kids.

The Debate Over Money For Everybody

6:30am March 24, 2020

by Greg Rosalsky

The economic case for giving away hundreds of billions of dollars.

News Brief: Battle Against Coronavirus, U.S. Aid To Afghanistan

6:23am March 24, 2020

As coronavirus cases increase, more U.S. states issue stay-at-home orders. The U.K. tightens restrictions to fight the virus. And, the U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan amid a political crisis there.

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An empty polling place in Milwaukee last month, during a state and local primary election. Wisconsin is pushing forward with its April 7 election despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin Pushes Forward With April 7 Primary Despite Coronavirus

10:06pm March 23, 2020

by Maayan Silver

Many other states have delayed elections but Wisconsin leaders are sticking with the date. In part, it's because local and state offices are also on the ballot.