Independent voters are a major force in Arizona politics and candidates in the highly consequential Senate race are taking note.
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Biden meets with Democratic governors as questions swirl around the viability of his candidacy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden huddled with Democratic governors at the White House Wednesday, as he tries to contain the fallout from his bungled debate. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: President Biden says he’s staying …
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After controversial court rulings, a Voting Rights Act lawsuit takes an unusual turn
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA person holds a sign that says “VOTING RIGHTS NOW” during a peace walk in Washington, D.C., on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2022. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption …
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It’s the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesElections are happening all over the world. Aurelien Morissard/ Pool via AP; Rajesh Jantilal/AFP via Getty Images; Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aurelien Morissard/ Pool via AP; Rajesh …
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President Biden huddled with Democratic governors at the White House amid concerns about the fallout from his debate performance.
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In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTransgender people under 18 face laws that bar them from accessing gender-affirming health care in 25 states — just a few years ago, not a single state had such a …
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Rep. Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw. He’s the first Democrat in Congress to do so
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, as seen at the Capitol on June 5, 2024. Doggett is the first congressional Democrat to publicly call for President Biden to quit his reelection bid. …
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Former President Trump’s criminal sentencing in New York is delayed
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA New York judge delayed former President Trump’s sentencing until September. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing has been delayed …
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The Supreme Court is again the focus of politics with its Trump immunity ruling
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Supreme Court’s opinion granting broad immunity to former President Trump from prosecution will likely place the court at the center of the presidential campaign. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The Supreme …