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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of law
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Justice’s firing of assistant US attorney Maurene Comey without cause violated the Civil Service Reform Act, rejecting government arguments about presidential power.
Five reasons why the US midterms matter for the climate – and your energy bill
US midterm elections could shift climate policy significantly. Democratic gains might enable opposition to Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda, while Republican victories could accelerate environmental rollbacks.
Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
As Election Day approaches, NPR political correspondents address listener questions about polling reliability, midterm coverage challenges, and competitive races across the country.
‘Affordability? For who?’ Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services
Florida voters are deciding on Amendment 3, a ballot measure that would dramatically cut property taxes for homeowners but could reduce funding for public services including schools, infrastructure, and social programs.
As Trump fans the flames of a world on fire, can diplomacy take back control?
Global conflicts have become deeply interconnected, creating what analysts describe as a pressure cooker of interconnected crises. Trump administration officials acknowledge unintended consequences from military interventions in the Middle East.
‘The status quo sucks’: affordability and Trump loom over final stretch of Maine’s tight Senate race
Maine’s tight Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins is shaped by voter concerns over rising fuel and heating oil costs tied to Trump administration policies, with recent polling showing the nominees neck and neck heading into November 3.
First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan
The US Justice Department has issued subpoenas in the Alaska Senate race following allegations that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign collaborated with operatives to place a challenger sharing Republican Dan Sullivan’s name on the ballot.
Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers
Seven congressional Democrats demanded answers from federal immigration officials about conditions at a Texas ICE detention facility, citing allegations of mistreatment and retaliation against hunger strikers.
What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress in midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to gain the House and possibly the Senate during Trump’s second term.
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a jihadist threat to national security, drawing condemnation from a former Arab American Trump ally.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Early voting data shows surging turnout nationwide with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in returned ballots as midterm elections approach. Turnout is pacing well ahead of 2022 levels in key battleground states.
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico condemned Elon Musk at a Texas rally, accusing the tech mogul of attempting to purchase political influence through massive campaign spending supporting Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 congressional votes before resurfacing and attributing his absence to hospitalization for depression. He now faces a competitive re-election campaign against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
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ETIAS: Boosting Security Across the Schengen Area
If you’re already planning a trip to Europe in 2021, you need to know that a passport alone may no longer be enough to access many of the continent’s top tourist destinations. That’s because, with the introduction of the Electonic Travel and Information Authorization...
Younger Adults Are More Involved in Social-Political Activities: A Series of New Trends
The volatility of today’s political landscape, the new social challenges faced by millions across the country, and the economy, in general, have pushed more young adults towards taking more active roles in social and political activities. Recent studies suggest that...
Do You Want to Run for President? Many States Are Demanding Tax Returns to Be Made Public
There are lawmakers in almost half of the states in the country that want to include a requirement for anyone who wants to run as president to show the country their tax returns. The Tax Issue and President Trump This is the one issue that has followed President Trump...