Sarah Palin files to run for the late Alaska Rep. Don Young's seat
The former vice presidential candidate filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the late Don Young's House seat.
Politics
The far-right and environmentalism overlap is bigger than you think — and growing
The modern environmental movement and the far-right movement might appear to be on opposing sides of the political ideology spectrum. But overlap does exist and researchers say it's growing.
Navy will name ship after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The ship is part of the John Lewis class of replenishment oilers, which are named in honor of people who fought for civil and human rights, the Navy says.
Bipartisan bill to address supply chain kinks moves closer to the president's desk
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which was approved unanimously in the Senate after a version was approved in the House late last year, aims to ease shipping backlogs at U.S. ports.
Rep. Cawthorn's sordid tales of life in Congress frustrate GOP leadership
The GOP freshman accused his colleagues of drug use and hosting orgies, without offering any evidence or specific details. It triggered a swifter response from party leaders than past controversies.
Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Florida's Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez about the state's "Parental Rights in Education" law. The law has seen its first legal challenge this week from LGBTQ advocates.
Grant Ginder melds political and family dysfunction in 'Let's Not Do That Again'
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks with Grant Ginder about his new novel, Let's Not Do That Again, drawing inspiration from his time as a speechwriter and exploring political dynamics in families.
Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears
U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices.
Jen Psaki leaving the White House for MSNBC this spring
The Biden press secretary will serve as a pundit and host a show on the network's streaming platform. She's the second administration official joining MSNBC and faced ethics questions from reporters.
The U.S. is ending its pandemic border rules. It could mean a surge in migration
The Biden administration is moving to end sweeping pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 on May 23. The controversial public health order was used to quickly expel migrants at the border.