The Story Behind Kamala Harris' Truancy Program
HuffPost reporter Molly Redden explains how a program trying to reduce school absences produced unintended consequences—both for California families and Harris herself.
Politics
Week In Politics: Trump And Biden's Two Town Halls
A tale of two town halls, with a rapid-fire grilling for President Trump in Miami, and divergent assessments from Trump and Joe Biden on where the U.S. is heading with the pandemic.
California Secretary Of State On How His State Is Preparing For Election Day
NPR's Scott Simon talks with California Secretary of State Alejandro Padilla about voting in his state, and what officials are doing to make sure things go smoothly through November 3rd.
Some 2016 Trump Voters Are Changing Their Minds In Upcoming Election
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Republican political strategist Sarah Longwell about what she's been hearing from voters who supported President Trump in 2016. A recent focus group had some surprises.
Trump And Biden Make Last Minute Appeal To Voters
President Trump was back out in America this week, holding crowded rallies in several swing states while his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, held socially distanced speeches to supporters.
Campaigns Aim To Reach New Voters Through Mutual Friends
In the final stretch before the election, campaigns are trying to recruit new voters by finding friends and family members who can induce them to vote.
Congress Still In Contentious Negotiations Over Coronavirus Relief
NPR's Scott Simon asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California about ongoing negotiations over another round of coronavirus aid.
Judge Finds U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Broke Law In Seizing Control Of Fund
Judge rules against USAGM CEO Michael Pack's moves to dismiss top executives and board of a fund that helps people who live under repressive regimes to access the Web and to communicate securely.
Supreme Court Speeds Up Case On Trump's Push To Alter Census For House Seats
The justices will hear oral arguments Nov. 30, increasing the potential for Trump to try to omit unauthorized immigrants from the census numbers used to reallocate House seats during his current term.
California Eases Off Legal Threats Over GOP Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes
The California Republican Party has made some concessions following a cease-and-desist letter from the state, but it will continue to use ballot drop boxes.