Susan Davis
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This conservative leader is trying to make white evangelical politics less white
Faith and Freedom Coalition founder Ralph Reed, an activist in GOP politics for three decades, is working to turn out and expand the evangelical vote in 2022. → Read More
Hot new video game 'Diablo: Immortal' sparks controversy over its business model
Some people say their business model tricks users into spending money. → Read More
The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s — then quickly rejected it
The Senate this week voted with unanimous consent to adopt permanent daylight saving time hours to eliminate the need to change clocks twice a year. → Read More
Many parents are angry over COVID policies. They could be key to GOP 2022 gains
Republicans believe COVID-19 policies largely backed by Democrats are causing a schism among parents of school-age children and that will help the GOP win elections this year up and down the ballot. → Read More
'The guy from Searchlight': Former Senate leader Harry Reid is dead at 82
Born into poverty in Searchlight, Nev., the onetime amateur boxer served in Congress for 34 years — first in the House and, later, for three decades in the Senate. → Read More
These 3 YA Novels Will Transform Your Summer Into Something Fantastic
A good fantasy novel can really transform the world — whether it's this world or another one entirely. Here are three YA fantasy novels to transform the dog days of summer for young readers. → Read More
Top Republicans Work To Rebrand GOP As Party Of Working Class
Donald Trump drew more working-class voters to the GOP than any president since Ronald Reagan. Now Republicans are trying to maintain that Trump appeal without Trump on the ballot in 2022. → Read More
Former Speaker John Boehner's Memoir Serves As A Reflection On Life In 'Crazytown'
On the House chronicles Boehner's humble rise in national politics and his front-row seat to the revolution within his Republican party that ultimately forced him out of Congress. → Read More
Sen. Patrick Leahy To Preside Over Trump's Senate Impeachment Trial
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will not take on the role for the trial that begins the week of Feb. 8, a source says. A chief justice presides only when a sitting president is on trial. → Read More
Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers
Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit. → Read More
Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers
Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit. → Read More
Chaos At The Capitol
With an insurrection at the Capitol, we interrupt Planet Money and turn the feed over to tonight's episode of the NPR Politics podcast. | Subscribe to Planet Money's weekly newsletter here. → Read More
How The GOP Defied Expectations Down The Ballot
President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better-than-anticipated 2020 election. They picked up at least eight seats and narrowed the House Democrats' majority. → Read More
The 13 Races That Will Determine Senate Majority
These are the 13 races that will determine control of the Senate in the next Congress. To win control, Democrats would need to net-gain four seats, or three seats plus control of the White House. → Read More
'Fundraging' Fuels Democratic Money Advantage Over GOP In Most Races
Democrats have outraised Republicans in nearly all competitive House and Senate races in 2020. Most of that money has come from small dollar donors who fear a second Trump term. → Read More
'Shameless': Senators Still Sparring Over Timing Of Supreme Court Nomination
Democrats blast efforts to move forward with Amy Coney Barrett's nomination so close to Election Day in Monday's hearing. "There's nothing unconstitutional about this process," Republicans argue. → Read More
House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill To Keep Government Running
The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump. → Read More
Nation's Largest Business Lobby Backs Vulnerable Democrats For Reelection
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed 30 House Democrats for reelection, the highest number of Democrats to earn the business lobby's support in at least a decade. → Read More
Senate GOP COVID-19 Relief Bill Fails; Chances Of Bipartisan Deal Before Election Dim
The proposal rallied Republicans but failed to overcome a necessary procedural hurdle in the Senate. Negotiations with Democrats remain stalled, and chances of a deal before the election are fading. → Read More
Postmaster General Says USPS Will Be Able To Handle This Year's Election
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the U.S. Postal Service is fully capable of handling mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections even after he ordered the removal of mailboxes and sorting machines. → Read More