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Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.
New Mexico lawmakers pass measure aimed at investigating Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
New Mexico’s House of Representatives has approved creating a bipartisan special committee to investigate the ranch that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein owned in the state.
What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Democrats see Maine as one of their best chances to flip a Republican senate seat in this autumn's midterm elections. We look at Democrats vying to replace Sen. Susan Collins, as well as Collins' chances at winning another term in office.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Maine Public correspondent Kevin Miller.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. 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.
House Republican Faces Backlash to Islamophobic Post Suggesting He Prefers Dogs to Muslims
Representative Randy Fine had responded to a Palestinian organizer by saying that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.”
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Amazon pulls the plug on Blue Jay warehouse robot
Amazon shutters Blue Jay robot as it transitions to Orbital, a new modular warehouse system enhancing same-day delivery capabilities.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom
Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.
Democrats aim to roll back business tax breaks to fund new per-child benefit for lower-income Colorado families
Many of the business tax breaks targeted under the plan were created or expanded by Republicans in Congress through their One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Trump’s EPA Says Climate Change Doesn’t Risk Public Health
By Jonathan Levy, Howard Frumkin, Jonathan Patz, Vijay Limaye The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding – a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate ...
Trump’s EPA Says Climate Change Doesn’t Risk Public Health
By Jonathan Levy, Howard Frumkin, Jonathan Patz, Vijay Limaye The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding – a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate ...
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security
Fewer students are enrolling in computer science classes and majors
Surveys from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center and the Computing Research Association suggest students are less interested in software-focused computer science programs.
DEVELOPMENT: Business-building demolition north of Morgan Junction, for residential replacements
) Demolition is under way at 5435-5437 California SW [map], where 12 townhouses will replace a business building. Former tenants in the teardown building included Canna West Culture Shop (which closed after two crash-and-grabs), whose parent store Canna West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is still very much open across the street, and the Filigree & ...
'I'm not done with politics': Jennifer Konfrst announces retirement from Iowa House
Senate sends Small Business Growth Act to Gov. Morrisey’s desk
CHARLESTON – A bipartisan bill supported by both the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate meant to help small businesses gain access to investment dollars will now be the first bill to complete the legislative process. The Senate voted Monday to concur with changes made by the House to Senate Bill 1, the […]
Entertainment Look-A-Head: Concerts, movies, new releases
This week offers plenty of entertainment, including new releases, local concerts, and music at The Side Bar, The Union, Stuart’s Opera House and the West End Ciderhouse.
West Virginia Senate sends Small Business Growth Act to Morrisey
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan bill supported by both the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate meant to help small businesses gain access to investment dollars will now be the first to complete the legislative process. The Senate voted Monday to concur with changes made by the House to Senate Bill 1, the Small Business […]
SC House passes bill to cut business property taxes for small businesses
Small business owners in South Carolina could soon see savings on their annual business personal property taxes under a bill unanimously approved by the state House this week.
Baystate Health cuts 117 jobs
Baystate Health said it has outsourced biomedical engineering jobs and closed its central warehouse in Holyoke.
Trump administration eliminates greenhouse gas regulations : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding,” the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm the public. We discuss what’s behind the change and what it could mean for Americans.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, climate correspondent Jeff Brady, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by 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.
Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.
Dolphins Cleaning House: WR Tyreek Hill Reportedly Released by Miami
The Miami Dolphins have made it clear they're turning the page and entering a new era.
Apple’s Siri shocker is flashing a warning AAPL bulls can’t ignore
Apple’s Siri is a game-changer in more ways than one.
‘The House of the Spirits’ Prime Video release date, cast, plot, and more
The highly anticipated adaptation of the author’s iconic novel stars Alfonso Herrera and Nicole Wallace.
Funnel week: Bills face major deadline this week at the Iowa Statehouse
Monday kicked off the first funnel week of the 2026 Iowa legislative session. The major deadline funnels down the number of bills that state lawmakers can continue to work on.
The Future of PAHPA and National Public Health Preparedness
Learn how the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act impacts public health emergency readiness and proposed changes to this legislation.
Stephens Seeks Waldoboro Area House Seat
Incumbent Rep. Abden Simmons, R-Waldoboro, announced he would not seek reelection.
Inside Empire: the SF entertainment company shaping music worldwide
Founder & CEO Ghazi says the independent music powerhouse is expanding its presence in downtown San Francisco, while continuing to shape the global music industry.
When Texas Rangers hunted an Alaska politician to complete a form
Former Anchorage Mayor Z.J. Loussac ran for a Territorial House of Representatives seat in 1952 but forgot to fill out a residency document before departing on a four-month vacation.
‘It’s not just about playing the game’: St. Louis sports teams speak on the importance of community engagement
Representatives from all three of St. Louis’ major league sports teams — the Cardinals, the Blues, and St. Louis CITY Soccer Club — gathered at WashU’s Stix House to talk about the importance of community engagement in an ever-changing sports landscape on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
How much of families' paychecks go toward healthcare costs? It depends on the state.
Families earning the median household income chuck 10% or more of their paychecks toward employer-sponsored health coverage in 19 states, a new analysis found.
Betty Heath: Taxes, politics and the worry bird
We have a very taxing situation at our house. The weather has been overrated and understated.
Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Brusdar Graterol, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
It’s here! It’s finally here! The Dodgers will be playing baseball in less than a week’s time. As the team begins to regroup at Camelback Ranch, old faces and new alike make their way into the clubhouse, and among the new faces to the Dodgers is Edwin Díaz. Díaz was the first major signing this […]
Jeffries goes all in on redrawing maps favoring Democrats — with House control on the line
As Hakeem Jeffries sits in the minority of a GOP-controlled Washington, he is still haunted by a Republican gerrymandering gambit that he believes cost him the speaker’s gavel — and cost his party control of the House.
These are the districts that will decide House control
The battle for control of the House of Representatives in 2026 will be decided primarily in Trump country.
Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginning
A series of faith initiatives championed by the White House has led to a systematic religious revival within the government’s operations, culture and policy.
Politics: Area lawmakers weigh in on U.S. House votes against Canada tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to disapprove of the “national emergency” that was declared by President Donald Trump in order to raise tariffs on Canada. The vote
House Money: Arkansas Entrepreneur Finds Business Success Through A Poker Mentality
There was so little the doctors could do for Misti Staley’s baby.Staley had carried her pregnancy to full term with little in the way of
Obama pushes back on White House rhetoric, ape video: Decorum has ‘been lost’
Former President Obama argued in an interview published Saturday that American politics has become a “clown show” under the second Trump administration, suggesting that many Americans dislike the r…
Earth on Track to Become Uninhabitable, Scientists Say
The planet is close to entering a death-spiral that could bring about a worst-case-scenario known as "hothouse Earth."
Ty Cobb rips Trump admin over political attacks: ‘All those people should be impeached’
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb warned Friday that the Trump administration’s attacks on its perceived political enemies could lead to impeachment proceedings against top Cabinet officials …
Trump vowed to boost Black business. Critics say he's failed so far
"When the economy weakens, Black households are usually the first to feel the effects," a researcher says.
Protest planned for Sunday to help save the Garden Oaks Theater on Shepherd
Arthouse Houston, an outgrowth of the non-profit that aided in coordinating the effort to save the River Oaks Theatre, is organizing the demonstration.
Yes, lettuce is healthy. But the type you eat matters.
Adding a bit of lettuce not only provides tasty variety, but makes for a healthy addition. But which type are you eating?
Column | Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
Trump Files Final Plans for White House Ballroom
The president is seeking quick approval despite legal challenges and backlash over his demolition of the East Wing.
Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote
Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal
Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections.
Open CT House seat, Eversource’s doubled earnings: CT politics news
Plus: An evictions bill, 'Healthcare Cabinet' recommendations, questions about mental health staff at correctional facilities and more.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
Why Are More Congress Members Retiring or Not Seeking Re-election in 2026?
For many senators and House members, the job isn’t what it used to be.
Small Business Funding, CPS Support And Lab Grown Meat Round Out The House of Delegates’ Week - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The House of Delegates took action on their stated legislative focus of economic development Friday, as well as supports for Child Protective Service workers.
Reporter's Notebook: Bondi’s binder strategy turns House hearing into political firestorm
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced rapid-fire questions about Epstein files before her explosive House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week.
Major shakeup underway at HHS as White House braces for midterms
Several senior officials are exiting RFK Jr.'s department amid an effort to focus on drug pricing and food issues.
Construction on west Henderson sports complex reaches key milestone
Ground broke on the West Henderson Fieldhouse in May last year at the corner of St. Rose and Maryland parkways.
'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe
Senators and members of the House headed to the Munich Security Conference without first securing a deal to fund DHS. Their colleagues aren't happy with the decision.
White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from pulling health grants to Illinois, other Democrat-led states
Will Wasserman Let Music Agents Go to Save His Powerhouse Sports Firm?
While the LA28 Olympics board gave the mogul its vote of confidence, some of his own agents are still advising artists to post about the company founder — it's unclear whether there is a music and sports split among clients.
White House Withholds Funding for NASA Science Missions Despite Recent Budget Bill
NASA has been forced to pause funds for Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other missions until further notice.
'Not entertainment content:' Tennessee bill would ban livestreams of eviction proceedings
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would prohibit private individuals from livestreaming eviction proceedings in real time.House Bill 2041, spon
Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.
Democrats are barreling the government toward another shutdown for political reasons: Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses the potential government shutdown and ongoing immigration enforcement efforts on 'Fox & Friends.'
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward; Pagans by James Alistair Henry; Pedro the Vast by Simón López Trujillo; Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman; A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang
Sunbridge Business Park industrial warehouse project valued at $130M
VanTrust Real Estate plans to develop nearly two million square feet of industrial space at Sunbridge Business Park in southeast Orange County.
Norwegian Cruise Line peels back curtain on entertainment ops, including Elton John show
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios houses dozens of performers and creative professionals all working on the latest shows at sea.
Trump revokes landmark EPA ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate…
Will intraparty fighting blow up the Texas Senate primary for both Democrats and Republicans? Plus, the House just passed a bipartisan housing package. Are real solutions to the affordability crisis…
Budget insights: Charter school maintenance funding rises to $260M in House spending plan
Charter schools would again receive the largest dedicated maintenance allocation in the education capital budget.
Trump news at a glance: White House rejects climate science and opens door to more pollution
Administration revokes bedrock scientific determination that removes government’s ability to limit pollution from cars and trucks
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
Partial Federal Shutdown Shrinks Congressional Presence in Munich
In a moment of frayed trans-Atlantic relations, Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceled the House delegation to Europe’s biggest annual security summit.
JUST IN: Rhodeside Grill to close after three decades in business
Long-time Arlington watering hole Rhodeside Grill will be closing its doors next week. The restaurant, bar and event venue at 1836 Wilson Blvd -- around the halfway point between Rosslyn and Courthouse -- will serve its last customers on Saturday, Feb. 21, co-owner Chris Lefbom confirmed to ARLnow. "Over the next ten days, we'd love
Takeaways: Enforcement surge ending in Minneapolis as state and DHS officials face tough questions in Senate
While White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday morning the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would be ending, state officials were facing tough questions about the circumstances that led to that crackdown in the first place.
‘Zero Day’ & ‘A House Of Dynamite’ Producer Prologue Entertainment Signs Bestselling Author David McCloskey To First-Look Deal
Bestselling author David McCloskey has inked a first-look deal with Prologue Entertainment, the production company behind Netflix's 'Zero Day.'
Trump wants a deal with Iran, but could military strikes be coming? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump this week to discuss the United States’ ongoing talks with Iran over that country’s military capabilities. We discuss what each side wants and possible next steps, plus the latest in the efforts for peace in Gaza.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.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.
White House seeks to tighten control over HHS with personnel shakeup
The White House is looking to exercise tighter control over key areas of the Health and Human Services Department, planning a shakeup of top personnel as the administration looks ahead to the midterm elections, an administration official told CNN.
Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock
Democrats on Thursday said they see opportunity to press for their priorities in DHS talks and more as GOP House teeters on a razor-thin margin.
Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of 'panic'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticizes former President Barack Obama for opposing voter ID laws after House passes SAVE Act.
Rejecting science, Trump reverses conclusion that climate change is harming Americans
The 2009 endangerment finding affirms that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health and welfare. Its repeal marks one of the most significant deregulatory actions in U.S. history.
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
The bill passed Wednesday is a Trump administration priority aimed at scrutinizing ballot access. But it faces blowback in the Senate.
Trump attacked this GOP governor while claiming Democrats were always included in annual meeting
In a social media post, Trump blasted Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican who chairs the NGA, as a “RINO,” meaning Republican in Name Only. Trump said Stitt “incorrectly stated my position on the very exclusive Governors Annual Dinner and Meeting at the White House.”
Crypto Super PAC Targets Al Green, a Texas Democrat Who Voiced Concerns
A crypto-backed super PAC plans to spend $1.5 million against Mr. Green, a member of the House Financial Services Committee who has expressed concerns about cryptocurrency.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over health funding cuts
Four Democratic-led states that were targeted by over $600 million in Trump administration funding rescissions are suing to have their public health grants restored. Last week, the White House Offi…
Sam Greco's memory care reforms ready to move to House floor
The measure is backed by advocates for senior citizens.
House advances bill making it easier for domestic violence victims to report abusers for breaking immigration law
The path is less certain in the Senate.
Duel Seeks to Make OK Pro-Business, More Competitive
Welcome to Oklahoma's House of Representatives website!
Kathy Ruemmler and Epstein: Inside the Goldman Sachs lawyer’s ties to the convicted sex offender
On Jeffrey Epstein’s 62nd birthday in 2015, Kathy Ruemmler, a former Obama White House counsel, emailed to wish him well, writing, “I hope you enjoy the day with your one true love. :-)”
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate.
'China shock': Germany struggles as key market turns business rival
China was long a lucrative market for Germany Inc, but the Asian giant's rise in high-tech fields has put the heat on Europe's industrial powerhouse and its companies, big and small."In all key industrial sectors, China has changed from a very attractive market into a very capable competitor," said its CEO Joerg Jetter at company headquarters in Alsdorf, western Germany.
'China Shock': Germany Struggles As Key Market Turns Business Rival
China was long a lucrative market for Germany Inc, but the Asian giant's rise in high-tech fields has put the heat on Europe's industrial powerhouse and its companies, big and small.
Governors association says all members now invited to White House meeting as Trump defends exclusion of Moore and Polis
The National Governors Association said Wednesday that a traditionally bipartisan meeting at the White House next week is back on after invitations were extended to all of its members, even as President Donald Trump continued to rage against two of the nation’s Democratic governors and the organization’s co-chair, GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Basketball box score for Wednesday, February 11, 2026; Playoff basketball schedules
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball CITY LEAGUE Obama Academy 46, Westinghouse 36 Westinghouse 7 7 8 14 — 36 Obama Academy 15 13 7 11 —...
House Gives Trump Rare Rebuke as Midterm Angst Grows
Good morning. The House gives part of Donald Trump’s tariff agenda a thumbs down. Old Economy stocks are on the march. And hotel bakeries are the new trendy bars. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Spring Training open thread: February 11
Well, nobody went on the 60-Day IL today so I’d consider that a success! The night is still young so I’m definitely knocking on wood here but hopefully we’re past the bad injury luck for the time being. That clubhouse needs it and the fanbase needs it as well. Phew. Anyways, here’s a random clip. […]