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Affordability is the centerpiece of Democrats' message in Pennsylvania swing district
In a Pennsylvania swing district congressional rematch, Democratic candidates are centering their campaigns on the issue of affordability. This strategy mirrors and adapts messaging used effectively by Republicans during the 2024 election cycle.
This race illustrates how both major political parties are adopting similar economic talking points to appeal to working-class voters in pivotal swing regions.
In Massachusetts, Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton vie for Senate nomination
Democratic incumbent Senator Ed Markey is running against Representative Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Senate primary election. The two candidates share largely similar progressive legislative platforms as they compete for the nomination.
Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
The Census Bureau released a report linked to a think‑tank aligned with former President Trump. Afterward, the bureau’s parent agency removed language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy. NPR reported the change, noting it reverses a prior safeguard. The amendment raises concerns about the agency’s independence.
Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. The company also fined the disgraced congressman more than $71,000.
Trump says U.S. struck deal to take control of 65 billion barrels Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump announced a deal that would give the United States control over about 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. He described the agreement as a significant benefit for Americans. Details on the timing and practical impact of the arrangement were not provided.
Scholar discusses Trump's claims of a new Venezuelan oil agreement
In an NPR interview, Francisco Monaldi, director of Rice University’s Latin America Energy Program, examines President Trump’s assertions about a new oil agreement with Venezuela.
Funding bill at the top of the agenda as House returns from recess
The House will reconvene on Monday for a week before adjourning. Lawmakers plan to prioritize a bill that would extend federal funding beyond the upcoming midterm elections.
Rep. Glenn Ivey. D-Md., discusses what's on the agenda as the House reconvenes
Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey of Maryland discusses upcoming legislative priorities with NPR as the House of Representatives resumes its session. A primary focus for lawmakers upon returning is addressing a stopgap spending measure to keep the government funded.
Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns to Washington
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.
Week in Politics: Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'; Fed chair signals hikes
President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America to provoke Canadian leaders. Meanwhile, the new Fed chair says inflation continues to be a problem.
Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?
The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists.
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
How President Trump's efforts to change voting laws may play out in the midterms
President Trump is trying to change how people vote. How will that impact midterm voters?
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America."
The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to weigh in on solutions.
