We look at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s two-day Congressional testimony, as well as what the Supreme Court’s changes to the Voting Rights Act will mean for future elections.
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2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours of April 2. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Stay up to date with our …
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Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Each day that passes with the …
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It’s felt like a head-spinning week on the topic of redistricting. We take stock after a major Supreme Court ruling and yet another state passing a new congressional map.
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President Trump’s stalemate in Iran spells trouble for the rest of his second term.
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Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of ‘No Kings’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemonstrators march to the White House during a May Day protest in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP May Day …
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she’s suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMaine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate. That move shakes up a race Democrats see as critical in gaining the majority in …
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Trump pulls Casey Means’ stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Casey Means testifies during a Senate Health, Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Surgeon General on Capitol Hill, Feb. 25, in Washington. Tom Brenner/AP hide caption …
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‘Fool me once…’ Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA general view shows the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on January 10, 2026. Two lawsuits are calling to halt the closure of the Center for renovations. Rep. Joyce Beatty, …
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After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople stand in line outside the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena at the University of Idaho on April 28 for the last stop on Turning Point USA’s This is the …