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Voting ends Tuesday. Here's how the campaigns are closing
We’re at that moment in the political calendar where it’s all about what could happen. So much of what comes next in Washington hinges on what happens at the polls during the midterms. We’ll look at what we’re hearing from Democrats and Rep
The Gulf states fear renewed war after the midterms
While many people in the U.S. have been focused on midterm elections, officials from the Gulf Arab countries met over the weekend at the Ritz Carlton in Bahrain’s capital. Their hope: to stop a new round of U.S. attacks on Iran. This episod
NPR's voting correspondent on what he's watching for on election day - and afterwards
A tip from a local election official helped NPR voting correspondent Miles Parks break a story that the Department of Justice had begun notifying places it wants to monitor on Election Day. Going into the midterms, Parks shares how he repor
Why is there a shortage of special education teachers?
There’s a growing need for special education teachers, but it’s been hard to find and retain enough of them. In an effort to understand why, teachers tell NPR about their most joyous and difficult moments. This episode was produced by Laure
Nationwide redistricting fight has some California voters feeling invisible
In the run-up to the midterms, Republicans and Democrats have engaged in a tit-for-tat fight over redistricting. In one heavily Republican part of northeastern California, some voters say that battle has left them feeling invisible. This ep
Dolores Huerta, labor leader and avid jazz fan, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96, after a battle with cancer. She’s best remembered as a labor leader, who co-founded the United Farm Workers. This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre, Brianna Scott and Jeffrey Pierre,
Israeli voters decide what kind of country to be
On Tuesday, Israeli voters got to declare what kind of country they want to be. What happens next? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Vincent Acovino, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was
How should we be thinking about President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran?
Earlier this month, President announced that there would be no new attacks on Iran before the midterm elections. But more recently, he seems to have changed his tune, openly referring to the possibility of an attack in interviews. What shou
Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart
The backlash in Wisconsin to data center construction has the candidates for governor from both parties quickly adjusting their midterms campaign messaging. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer visits one data center in Port Washington, Wis., which the may
Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances
According to the latest government data, inflation is up 3.7 percent since last September. People are struggling to pay for things like rent, gas, electricity, and groceries. We talk to a personal finance expert about how to handle tough an
Is President Trump turning his disdain for the press into policy?
President Trump has attacked the press since his first term in office. In his second term, Trump has gone from name calling to ejection. Trump’s brought the power of the federal government to bear in his fight with the media. This episode w
Should the CIA spy on foreign companies to help American ones?
Advancements in technology have changed the nature of economic espionage. David Cohen, the former deputy director of the CIA, says that the United States should break with years of protocol and take a more proactive approach to protect Amer
Where did U.S. support for Ukraine go?
President Trump is turning U.S. policy on Ukraine upside down. He and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have been taking shots at one another in the press. What does this shift mean for that country's war with Russia and the global or
How will the riots in France affect the country’s politics?
For weeks, people in France have been protesting over the cost of living and school conditions. But this weekend, many protests turned violent -- and now French officials have implemented a curfew to quell the violence. The country’s far-ri
Trump waives Russia sanctions. Where does that leave Congress?
The U.S. is making moves to tip the scales for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Recently, President Trump has announced an oil deal with the Russian government, called for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced, and s
Covering AI is a journalistic imperative, and a fast moving target
Brett Neely, one of NPR’s editors who oversees coverage of artificial intelligence, talks about how the topic is now part of every reporter's beat - and how the pace of transformation impacts coverage choices. This episode was produced by G
Bend, Ore. mayor reacts to school shooting
After yet another school shooting, investigators are trying to piece together a senseless act. NPR speaks with the mayor of Bend, Ore. to learn more about how the community is reacting. This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Megan Lim
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints and a federal investigation
It's a familiar experience for anyone who has walked through an American shopping mall: A friendly salesperson approaches with a free sample of skincare cream, offering the promise of younger-looking skin. But behind this familiar mall ritu
Inflation is ticking up. What does it mean for the economy?
A report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in September were up 3.7% from a year ago. What does the data tell us about the state of the economy? NPR’s Scott Horsley contributed reporting to this episode. It was p
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with NPR
NPR sits down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss the war, weapons, and his relationship with President Donald Trump. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineerin
Could AI-powered drones soon be making battlefield decisions in Ukraine?
Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones powered by artificial intelligence. But soon, AI could start leading the decisions on the battlefield as well. We visit one Ukrainian company that's working to make this a reality. This episode was p
How companies use personal data to control what products and price tags we see.
Companies like Amazon keeps close tabs on the spending habits of its customers. That data can be use to help the company recommend products. But it can also help companies get a sense of how motivated someone is to buy something, and possib
In Alabama, history of voting rights struggles looms over upcoming election
In Alabama, the push that led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 intersects with the recent weakening of the statute and redistricting. Three generations of activists reflect on what it means for midterms. This episode was produced by Jeff Pierre
ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers
President Trump has made immigration enforcement a key part of his second term. Part of that plan included purchasing warehouses across the country. The idea was to house immigrants there and eventually deport them. But the plan soon faced
A legal loophole could shape how the Cornell rape case is prosecuted
A former student’s accusation that she was drugged and gang raped by seven men in 2024 has sparked protests at Cornell University. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a new criminal investigation into this case. But pursuing
What money and maps can tell us about the midterms
It's four weeks until midterm Election Day. Polls put the chances of a Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress much higher than they were a few months ago. President Trump is focusing his efforts on rallying his base in states he w
The Supreme Court cases to watch this term
The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday. The signature feature of the Trump presidency has been an effort to expand his own power as the executive and test his constitutional limits. So, it's not surprising that a lot of his agenda has
Round one of Brazil's presidential election points to a shift to the right
In Brazil, conservative Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro - who is under house arrest for staging a coup - came in ahead of the leftist incumbent, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, in the first round of Brazil's presiden
Reporting on the science of saunas
For centuries people have sought out saunas and hot springs for their supposed healing properties. But the science behind those claims can be quite vague. So NPR science correspondent Will Stone headed to the International Sauna Congress in
The story unfolding at Cornell is dismayingly familiar
NY Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state's attorney general, Letita James, to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang rape that took place at Cornell University in 2024. Gov. Hochul said "new information has raised serious qu
