Politics

A Look At The Security Of Voting Systems In The U.S. Ahead Of The Midterms

4:31pm November 05, 2018

Election officials have been on high alert after hacking in 2016. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Edgardo Cortés, Brennan Center election security adviser, about election security ahead of Election Day.

People watch election returns in Times Square on election night in 2016. After the exit polls appeared to be significantly off in that election, Fox News and the AP broke with other news organizations to start a new system. That could mean competing narra

Politics & Government

How To Make Sense Of Exit Polls On Election Night

4:31pm November 05, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Exit polls can be confusing and even misleading as the deluge of data pours in. There are smarter ways to know which numbers to look for — and which to be wary of — on election night 2018.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has outlined a legislative agenda that includes Democratic priorities like lowering prescription drug prices and reforming campaign finance laws.

Politics & Government

Taking Back The House Could Be 'Life And Death' For Democrats

4:13pm November 05, 2018

If Democrats fail to take back the House and make significant gains at the state level, they'll be shut out just as they were in 2016, with little say in legislation and judicial appointments.

President Trump shakes hands with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a rally this summer. If Republicans keep their majority, McCarthy could be the next speaker of the House.

Politics & Government

'Miserable And Emboldened': If Republicans Lose The House, They'll Be On Defense

3:19pm November 05, 2018

Keeping control of the House would validate President Trump's governing style and mean full speed ahead for his agenda. But if the GOP loses its majority it will need to protect Trump.

Rancher Dave Creveling believes the cost of a new Washington state carbon fee would be passed along to rural people like him if voters approve it.

Washington State Could Become The First To Charge A Carbon Fee

3:04pm November 05, 2018

by Ashley Ahearn

A proposed fee of $15 per ton of carbon emissions in Washington state has several exemptions for large emitters, and has rural voters afraid they'll end up paying.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court Won't Review Decision That OK'd Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules

2:57pm November 05, 2018

by Bill Chappell

In addition to the telecom companies, the FCC itself was in favor of voiding the decision that upheld its 2015-era rules, according to Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat on the commission.

Don't Count Them Out Just Because They Can't Cast A Ballot

1:28pm November 05, 2018

by Isabeth Mendoza

This election season, groups that are unable to vote — like youth and undocumented people — are solidifying their impact on America's democratic process.

No matter which party makes a strong showing this Tuesday, the ramifications of the midterms will be felt around the world.

The World Is More Interested Than Usual In The U.S. Midterm Elections. Here's Why

11:59am November 05, 2018

by Frank Langfitt

The midterms are seen as a crucial indicator of the direction of the U.S. "If the Republicans do well, then across Europe, people will be thinking Trump is not just a passing phase," says one analyst.

Alt-right recruiter brings young video game player into fortress.

Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers

11:50am November 05, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

Experts say white supremacist hate groups are targeting young video game fans for recruitment via YouTube, Twitch, game-related forums, and directly within multiplayer game chat.

Georgia's Republican secretary of state, Brian Kemp — who is locked in a tight race for governor against Democrat Stacey Abrams — says the Democratic Party tried to hack the state's election system. Kemp says he has asked the FBI to look into "potenti

Georgia's Kemp Accuses Democrats Of Hacking; Opponent Abrams Labels It A Stunt

10:18am November 05, 2018

Two days before facing Stacey Abrams in the race for governor, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp says his office is investigating the state's Democratic Party but offered no proof of wrongdoing.