A view from the Lincoln Memorial toward the Washington Monument at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr gave his “I …
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A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublican lawmakers in Florida are investigating how $10 million in state money was diverted for use in a political campaign with ties to the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Joe …
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GOP strategist discusses political implications of legal challenges to administration
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is facing legal challenges to two of his top issues: immigration and tariffs. NPR’s Michel Martin talks through the political implications with GOP strategist Alex Conant.
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America’s neighbor to the north has seen wide ranging impacts from the tariffs on goods sent to the U.S.— from Canadian identity to the country’s politics and of course the …
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In Georgia, battle over transgender legislation highlights national trends
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA look at this spring in Georgia’s Legislature show how Republicans continue filing bills to put limits on transgender people and how Democrats have tried to respond. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: …
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Looking back at Speaker Mike Johnson’s first 100 days trying to enact Trump’s agenda
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLawmakers face the daunting task of crafting a sweeping plan to turn the heart of President Trump’s domestic agenda into law. It will be a crucial test for House Speaker …
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What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Department of Education says it will resume collections on defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting some 5 million borrowers nationwide. mohd izzuan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption mohd …
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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor members of Congress, running for reelection is often a painless process. But that’s not stopping younger Democratic candidates from challenging longtime incumbents in safe blue districts ahead of next …
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President Trump says he has ‘no intention’ to fire Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTrump said he does not intend to fire Powell after he has attacked the Federal Reserve Chair for not lowering interest rates. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle …
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’60 Minutes’ chief resigns, saying show’s independence was compromised
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens, left, shown with executive editor Tanya Simon in 2019. Owens resigned Tuesday, saying corporate leaders were no longer letting him “make independent decisions based …