| Maya Caldwell

In a stunning turn of events, President Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.

| Ruthie Klein

In a novel turn to political protest, demonstrators at the No Kings rallies across the U.S. donned frog costumes and other animals this weekend, creating a vibrant spectacle that organizers say is aimed at challenging the prevailing GOP narrative.

| Daniel Cho

President Trump is embarking on an ambitious project that has set the political and architectural communities ablaze: constructing a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House currently resides.

| Maya Caldwell

In a year that has witnessed the highest number of deaths in ICE custody since 2004, concerns are mounting over the agency's expanded activities and the toll they appear to be exacting on detainees.

| Ruthie Klein

In a somber twist on budgetary negotiations, the Senate on Friday failed to advance two partisan bills aimed at providing temporary financial relief to federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

| Daniel Cho

President Trump is forging ahead with an audacious proposal to construct a grand ballroom on the grounds of America's most iconic residence.

| Ruthie Klein

The year 2025 marks a grim milestone for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with at least 20 detainee deaths reported within its custody.

| Ruthie Klein

In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, a court decision is anticipated that could have far-reaching implications for the National Guard's deployments.

| Theo Ramirez

American consumers and businesses may need to rethink their reliance on last-minute mailings as they navigate the latest changes from the United States Postal Service.

| Lena Dorsey

North Carolina Republicans have taken a decisive step in their bid to solidify control over congressional representation, approving new district maps that they hope will bolster their advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.

| Daniel Cho

President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's oil industry, marking a significant escalation in the West's efforts to curtail Moscow's ongoing and brutal aggression against Ukraine.

| Julian Park

As the fiscal impasse deepens, the NPR Politics Podcast delves into a core contention that has ground government operations to a halt: the enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans.

| Daniel Cho

In a remarkable shift in New York's political landscape, newcomer Zohran Mamdani, at 34 years old, has surged ahead of long-time political stalwart Andrew Cuomo, 67, in the public consciousness.

| Theo Ramirez

In an unexpected yet highly significant diplomatic engagement, Vice President JD Vance has stepped onto the global stage in Israel to address pressing challenges concerning the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.

| Daniel Cho

As the government shutdown stretches into another weary week, Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., is raising his voice in concern for the federal workers in his district.