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Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following misconduct allegations
President Trump has forced out his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. She faced allegations of misconduct before and during her tenure at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, which she has denied.
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places
For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.
In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies
Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.
Former White House ethics lawyer on Kimberly Guilfoyle's alleged ethics violations
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former chief White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about the ethics allegations facing former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, who resigned Tuesday.
Elon Musk has donated $276M to Republican midterm campaigns, reports say
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy," about reporting from several news outlets that Elon Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups since July.
Trump to campaign in Kansas as races in the red state become competitive
Kansas is a red state. But it's surprisingly competitive this year in the statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate, bringing focus to the Republican Party's plan to hold off Democrats.
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign among corruption allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece following allegations that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials
Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has proposed livestreaming the execution of a man convicted of the 2009 attack on Fort Hood. Some scholars say the idea is rooted in his religious background.
Conservative super-lawyer squares up for his latest Supreme Court argument
Paul Clement, a Republican, has racked up dozens of wins at the Supreme Court since his days as George W. Bush's solicitor general. Recently, he's been challenging some Trump administration policies.
Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal
Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course
Locals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.
Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home
The government is using millions of taxpayers' dollars on pro-Trump ads, even after the president said this would not happen. And, federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home.
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.
Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle
Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low.
Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decide
Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.
Montana ballot measure could undo ruling on corporate spending in state politics
Montana voters will have a chance to speak out on the boom of corporate and anonymous money in politics that has been the result of the Citizens United court ruling.
New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson.
Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund
Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.
Agents search Rep. Omar's D.C. home; DOJ says it's part of criminal investigation
The Justice Department says the search is part of an "ongoing federal investigation," while Omar calls it "an attempt to target political enemies."
Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about President Trump's deal for Russian diesel and his claim of an "energy ceasefire" that did not materialize.
Republican strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal grievances and projects are affecting the chances of GOP candidates in the upcoming election.
Political strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political strategist and former senior Republican congressional adviser Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal grievances and projects are affecting the chances of GOP candidates in the upcoming election.
Trump struggles to show voters he's focused on the cost of living
With a deal to import millions of tons of diesel fuel from Russia, President Trump is struggling to show voters that he is focused on the cost of living ahead of the midterms.
NEWSBRIEF: TRUMP RUSSIA UKRAINE, TRUMP PRIORITIES, SAUDI AIRPORT STRIKES
Texas' 15th Congressional District provides clues to state's Latino vote
The 15th Congressional District runs from the east of San Antonio all the way down into the Rio Grande Valley. This majority-Latino district provides a window into the Latino vote in Texas.
Texas' 5th Congressional District provides clues to state's Latino vote
The 15th Congressional District runs from the east of San Antonio all the way down into the Rio Grande Valley. This majority-Latino district provides a window into the Latino vote in Texas.
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.
Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
President Trump announced a deal to import Russian fuel to the U.S. We look at what this means for the sanctions he recently signed off on against Russia, as well as the U.S.'s support for Ukraine.
In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.
Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce
Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.
Trump's economic strategy resemble similar policies in East Asia
Much of the Trump administration's economic policy has been inspired by successful industrial policies successful in East Asia, including those of competitor, China. Will those policies work in the U.S.?
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The U.S. has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to dismantle the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal.
Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal
Bipartisan blowback on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plans to livestream a military execution, plus a scandal involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece.
On the ground in Ohio's 9th District: The battleground shaping next month's midterms
Ohio is a critical battleground in next month's midterms elections. NPR's Scott Simon traveled to the state's 9th Congressional District to hear from voters about their priorities.
After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.
Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms. He said he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.
Trump's Affordable Suit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with <em>New York Times</em> fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.
Billionaire, also the U.S. president, spotted in Jos. A. Bank suit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with <em>New York Times</em> fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.
Political polls are everywhere, how much can they predict about November?
Midterm election polls are everywhere but how much can one data point tell about who will win in November?
U.S. working to reverse an Egyptian man's third-country deportation to Africa
The Trump administration's effort to return Ahmed Soliman to the U.S. come after an Arizona judge said his deportation violated due process.
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.
Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.
Afghan couple looks back at invasion 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.
25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion
Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.
Trump's War in Iran in spotlight ahead of midterms
After President Trump slapped down reports that he is considered renewed strikes against Iran ahead of the midterms, the politics of the war he started are in the spotlight.
A Congressman wants his colleagues to pledge to accept election results
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.Y., on a bipartisan pledge he is co-leading to assure that fellow House members accept midterm elections results.
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is <em>Notes on a Blacklash</em>.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks
Even as the agency is tasked with drawing up new rules for crypto and prediction markets, its staffing and enforcement actions have dropped precipitously during the second Trump administration.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic
A trove of documents and interviews with people close to tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal a damning picture of his rise as one of the world's richest and most powerful men.
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Trump said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends, describing it as "sort of a Camp David."
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?
The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive
Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that.
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's red House seat competitive
Nevada's second congressional district has been represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. This year's blue wave could change that.
Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story. And, today, a mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is set to close.