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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations
The Texas Republican is facing calls from fellow House Republicans to resign, following allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Jeanine Pirro's office shelves pursuit of Democrats over social video, sources say
A federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders.
Stephen Miller's staying power: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s immigration agenda puts a renewed focus on the Bill of Rights.
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
North Carolina’s primary election is next week, and early voting is already underway. We discuss what to watch in the race for the state's open Senate seat and a competitive Democratic primary in the state's 4th congressional district.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Health care services regain popularity
Private equity's affections are returning to old friend health care services after years of stagnation.
Kaiser Permanente nurses, health care professionals in California and Hawaii end strike, will return to work Tuesday
House Democrats bringing Jeffrey Epstein survivors to Trump's State of the Union speech
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he was bringing Haley Robson as a way of "bringing accountability to the Epstein class."
Kaiser Permanente health workers return after four-week strike
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing.
Central Minnesota man accused of running fake business, committing SNAP, medical assistance fraud
A look at the first new business to launch in Altadena following the Eaton Fire
Tackling elite colleges and D.C. fountains, Stephen Miller's reach goes beyond immigration
Miller is one of President Donald Trump's longest-serving aides, and his many roles include executing Trump's agenda on "woke" universities and beautifying Washington.
Signs of a health care AI bubble emerge
The developments could upend the AI business landscape, akin to the dot-com bust.
‘Birdbrain’ benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition
New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.
Winter sports' future hinges on the climate
Expert says winter sports' growth will rely on climate change.
Virginia health department defies Trump vaccine changes
State officials say the federal shift on childhood vaccines wasn't backed by evidence.
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Trump is facing political headwinds.
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister
The Netherlands is getting a new minority government led by Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister.
From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy
As Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show.
Breaking down USA's win vs. Canada in the Olympics | Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call (2/21)
Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
Black Health Matters: Atlanta health summit empowers community wellness
The Black Health Matters Winter Health Summit in Atlanta on Saturday offered free health screenings, expert-led fitness sessions, and vital resources designed to educate, empower, and inspire proactive wellness for all.
From the sports desk: ‘That’s American hockey right there’
U.S. men's hockey topples Canada in overtime, claims first Olympic gold since 1980.
Denver high school wrestler encourages more girls to join the sport
Suspect found dead after shooting that killed woman in UI Health parking garage
U.S. men's hockey hadn't won Olympic gold since 1980. Then Jack Hughes changed everything.
Hughes scored the winning goal in sudden-death overtime to earn the U.S. men only their third Olympic gold medal, joining teams in 1960 and 1980.
Tech companies are making their robots cute to try and win over humans
Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more palatable to the humans who interact with them.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
Remembering Bill Mazeroski, the latest from spring training, and Olympic hockey
2026 Winter Olympics
Follow the latest updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, including news, schedules and results.
Atrium Health's too-suburban ER
Atrium Health plans were revealed this past week for a new freestanding emergency room at North Davidson Street and Belmont Avenue.
Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
An Olympic pin celebrates the late halfpipe pioneer, Sarah Burke
Burke died at age 29 in a training accident in 2012, two years before the skiers debuted in the halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics.
Aurora sees low participation numbers for girls sports, Colorado city makes big move to change that
Aurora Parks Recreation and Open Space thinks getting girls into sports will strengthen the community.
Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs
The president pulled his support from the Republican congressman after Hurd voted against Trump's tariffs on Canada.
From the sports desk: An epic finale awaits
Jordan Stolz gets lost in the pack, and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes more history.
Mississippi health system shuts down clinics statewide after ransomware attack
The attack was launched on Thursday and prompted hospital officials to close all of its 35 clinics across the state.
U.S. breaks record for its most gold medals won at a Winter Olympics
The 11th gold breaks the country's mark set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002.
CIA retracts and revises reports for 'bias' after review by Trump-appointed board
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the changes would affect 19 reports from the last decade and highlighted three from the Biden and Obama administrations.
Colorado businesses and development advocates react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Colorado business community reacts to Supreme Court's tariffs decision
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later
Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.
Klaebo becomes first athlete to win 6 golds at a Winter Games
Klaebo’s victory in the 50-kilometer mass start race shattered the nearly 50-year record set by American speed skater Eric Heiden.
U.S. closes in on 1,000 measles cases in first two months of 2026
The nation is struggling to control the spread of the wildly contagious virus as vaccination rates continue to fall.
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Why people are buying iPods again
Nostalgia and digital burnout are driving a new rush for Apple's retired iPods.
In tariff case, Supreme Court justices bicker over treating Trump and Biden differently
Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, was unusually direct in suggesting some of his colleagues were treating presidents of opposing parties differently.
Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong
Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips.
Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump
Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place.
High School Sports Rally: Champions crowned at Minnesota state gymnastics meet
Michigan business owner reacts to Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
Michigan business owner reacts to Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs
Northern Colorado business park calls on Xcel Energy to revise outage policies; "We are at their mercy"
Northern Colorado businesses blame Xcel Energy for revenue lost during to power outages
Minnesota auto, toy businesses evaluate Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs
Oakland small businesses still face uncertainty after Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Denver Public Schools board votes to extend current health care contract for staff
Connect with small business owners at Dave & Busters in Modesto
Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk.
From the sports desk: U.S. vs. Canada for hockey gold, part two
Team USA overpowers Slovakia, and the Canadians come back against Finland to advance in semifinals
How tariffs have impacted NYC small business bottom line
Refunds from Trump’s struck-down tariffs remain up in the air
U.S. companies could stand to get billions back in tariff-related refunds after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s signature economic initiative. However, the path forward to obtain this money remains unclear.
In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all
Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.
Supreme Court deals a blow to Trump's economic agenda: From the Politics Desk
Plus, two Texas House Republicans face primary trouble.
Diamond in the Raw Foundation helps young girls learn about the entertainment industry
'The damage cannot be refunded': Small businesses weigh Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Trump is already promising new tariffs, clouding the outlook for business owners after the high court's decision.
'Everyone here is irate': White House scrambles after tariff loss as Trump unloads on Supreme Court
Trump was speaking to governors at the White House when the Supreme Court decision came down. An aide handed him a note, and Trump told the group it was a "disgrace."
It's a big month for businesses in Chapel Hill that were flooded by Tropical Storm Chantal
Renovations are ongoing at many businesses, while others have closed completely.
Virginia students pivot to STEM, health degrees
New state data shows STEM and health degrees surging as humanities majors steadily decline.
Virginia colleges see shift in top majors since 2004
SCHEV data shows top majors shifting toward business, health and computer science since 2004.
Nevada legal battle against prediction markets it calls ‘unlicensed sports gambling’ is moving forward
A Nevada appeals court denied Kalshi’s request to block the state from taking civil action against it.
Why does women's pain last longer than men's? A new study offers an answer
The research suggests that men’s immune systems have a better mechanism for shutting off pain, which could explain why women have more chronic symptoms.
FanDuel Sports Network laying off dozens of employees as company closes metro Atlanta offices
After the Atlanta Braves terminated its contract with FanDuel Sports Network, the sports media company is laying off dozens of employees and closing its local offices.
Mumps cases on the rise in Maryland
Business groups applaud Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs
Businesses welcomed the Supreme Court ruling voiding Trump's global tariffs after a bruising year that squeezed margins and drove price hikes.
DOJ files antitrust civil complaint accusing OhioHealth of blocking patients' access to affordable healthcare
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, business owners say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president
The decision does not affect all of Trump's tariffs but invalidates those implemented using an emergency law.
Here's how much Californian families spend on health care
Premiums and deductibles now take a significant share of median family income.
Steel business owner on Trump's tariffs as world awaits Supreme Court decision
How Jesse Jackson used the South to reshape Democratic politics
"He was a child of the South, and he understood the extraordinary power wielded by the state," Stacey Abrams said.
What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 winter games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Feb. 19, 2026
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them sexual predators and dangerous content.
Board of Denver Public Schools votes to extend current health care contract for staff
Man formerly known as Prince Andrew arrested over business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein
Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.