Got Corn? Ethanol Is No Longer King In Iowa Among Candidates
Candidates' waning interest in the corn fuel shows that Iowa's role in shaping policy debates may be declining.
Politics
What Happens If Congress Doesn't Raise The Debt Ceiling?
Congress is running up against a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says that risks "manufacturing a crisis for our country." What is the debt ceiling anyway? And what happens if the U.S. hits it?
White House, Congress Continue Negotiations On 2-Year Budget Deal
The White House and Congress are close to reaching a two-year plan to fund the government. NPR has the latest on what appears to be happening on Capitol Hill.
Conservatives Gain Control Of Poland's Parliament In Historic Election
Poland's opposition party has won parliamentary elections. It's a historic win. The party will likely have enough seats to govern alone — something that hasn't happened since democracy was restored in the country in 1989. Martin Sobczyk of The Wall Street Journal explains how the win for the "Law and Justice" party also symbolizes a shift to the right.
University Of Mississippi Lowers State Flag In Debate Over Confederate Symbols
The University of Mississippi took down the state flag from its campus Monday. It follows a debate in the state about removing the Confederate battle flag from Mississippi's official flag.
Fans Offer Legos To Ai Weiwei After Company Refuses To Donate Its Toy Bricks
The Internet has exploded in support of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei after Lego refused to donate its toy bricks for an upcoming exhibition in Melbourne, Australia.
Congress' Two Big Looming Fiscal Deadlines, Explained
The debt ceiling and budget deadlines are approaching at the same time. Here are the differences between the two.
Notorious RBG: The Supreme Court Justice Turned Cultural Icon
Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a cultural icon about the time she turned 80 and became known as "Notorious RBG" — a most unusual identity for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Frustrated N.H. Voters Lean Toward Outsider Presidential Candidates
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to several New Hampshire voters who are backing or open to backing the three top GOP candidates who have never held any elective office: Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson. NPR explores what pushed them towards these candidates.
NPR Producer's Incorrect Answer To Final Jeopardy Goes Viral
NPR's Becky Sullivan was on Jeopardy! Friday, and her incorrect answer to Final Jeopardy went viral.