New Jersey Democrats may want to knock Iowa off the top of the presidential calendar
As Democrats consider selecting new states to go first in the presidential primary calendar, New Jersey pitches itself as a sensible choice.
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The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill suspending normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 17)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden's virtually met with Irish prime minister for St. Patrick's Day
The president is taking a moment for a brief bit of joy to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the traditional White House way. Expect him to quote the Irish poets and of course Grandpa Finnegan.
Conservatives call to revive Keystone XL, but the pipeline company has moved on
A popular conservative response to calls to boycott Russian oil is to restart the Keystone XL pipeline. But the pipeline company has already moved on and is selling land and other assets.
Months before the Russian invasion, the White House started on a plan to unite allies
Months before Russian troops crossed over Ukraine's border, White House officials began working on a strategy to counter President Vladimir Putin: a plan to unite allies and keep them close.
Here's who will lead the White House COVID response for the next pandemic phase
President Biden recently announced a new COVID plan to try to get things back to normal. Dr. Ashish Jha — a familiar face in the public health community — helped develop that plan.
The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Is that good?
The Senate passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The last time the U.S. tried year-round daylight saving was the 1970s. Within a year, it was scrapped.
The truth in political advertising: 'You're allowed to lie'
A campaign ad for Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for Arizona governor, includes baseless claims of a rigged 2020 election. Can candidates lie in their paid ads? The short answer: yes.
Sen. Rick Scott wants every American to pay at least some income taxes
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida about his proposals concerning income taxes and federal laws that he wants to campaign on this fall.