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Gov. Hochul orders a pause on data centers in New York for up to a year
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order pausing construction of large data centers — the first statewide pause in the country.
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In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
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Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility
<em>The New Yorker</em> writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.
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'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.
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South Carolina's governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in office Saturday at age 71.
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Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct democracy.
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.
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Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.
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Graham Platner's voters figure out what's next as candidates vie for their support
Maine voters are still grappling with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's dramatic departure from the race.
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South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term
South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham Nordone to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.
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On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal advocates for U.S. military might.
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How Lindsey Graham tried to stay 'relevant'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Mark Leibovich, staff writer for <em>The Atlantic</em>, about the trajectory of late Sen. Lindsey Graham as he tried to maintain relevance within his Republican Party.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Lindsey Graham's legacy
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy.
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He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.
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Maine Democrats scramble to select replacement for Platner in Senate race
Maine Democrats now have a process for choosing a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner. But voters are still reeling from his fall.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on her bid to replace Platner in Senate race
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows about her run to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.
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Former member of federal Election Assistance Commission speaks out after dismissal
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Benjamin Hovland, one of three members of the Election Assistance Commission fired last week by President Trump.
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Congress returns to Washington this week
Congress returns from recess this week to face the sudden loss of a senator, a lengthy to-do list and limited time.
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Jubilee Media helps politicians connect with young people through viral debate videos
Jubilee Media produces some of the most watched content on YouTube. That includes the show "Surrounded," which has increasingly become a stop for politicians hoping to make inroads with young viewers.
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.
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Former Senator Jeff Flake remembers his colleague and friend Lindsay Graham
Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake served in congress alongside Lindsay Graham from 2013-2019. Despite moments of tension and disagreement, he says he and Sen. Graham were "friends to the end."
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How longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham went from critic to ally of President Trump
Longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. The foreign policy hawk and former critic-turned-ally of President Trump was running for re-election in South Carolina.
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Politics chat: Lindsey Graham dies at 71, Congress back in session, U.S. strikes Iran
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has shocked Washington. Once a fierce critic of then-candidate Donald Trump, he became one of the president's most consistent defenders.
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Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it
Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
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