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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

 

#1749

The Senate DHS funding deal fell apart. Now what?

There was a glimmer of hope for the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate passe... more

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8 hrs Ago


#1748

How young CPAC-goers feel about the war in Iran

This year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, lacks many of the big-name ... more

27 Mar 2026

28 MINS

28:55

27 Mar 2026


#1747

Will record TSA wait times spur a DHS funding deal?

Thursday marks the 41st day since funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed, ... more

26 Mar 2026

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16:08

26 Mar 2026


#1746

In Iran, Trump is both escalating and deescalating

President Trump began the week with an announcement that administration officials were hav... more

25 Mar 2026

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25 Mar 2026


#1745

Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat

Democrats are hoping for an upset in Alaska’s Senate race. U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democ... more

24 Mar 2026

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24 Mar 2026


#1744

Trump's name and face are on all the things

President Trump could soon have his face on two separate coins, a commemorative one to hon... more

23 Mar 2026

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18:38

23 Mar 2026


#1743

What's the Trump administration's strategy in Iran?

The United States has entered the third week of its war with Iran, but the end game is no ... more

20 Mar 2026

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24:47

20 Mar 2026


#1742

Sparks fly at DHS confirmation hearing, but Trump’s pick clears committee

President Trump’s pick to run the Department of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Republican Sen... more

19 Mar 2026

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19:05

19 Mar 2026


#1741

After Trump’s push, Senate debates the ‘SAVE America Act,’ but can it pass?

President Trump says he won’t sign any legislation until Congress passes the “SAVE America... more

18 Mar 2026

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22:04

18 Mar 2026


#1740

The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future

It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to... more

17 Mar 2026

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17 Mar 2026


#1739

Is there a link between political violence and leaders’ rhetoric?

There have been three incidents of political violence in the last two weeks — an attack on... more

16 Mar 2026

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19:17

16 Mar 2026


#1738

Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?

It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss record turnout among Democra... more

13 Mar 2026

28 MINS

28:14

13 Mar 2026


#1737

These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their tho... more

12 Mar 2026

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18:00

12 Mar 2026


#1736

The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy

The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects ... more

11 Mar 2026

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11 Mar 2026


#1735

ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been using a variety of tools to keep tabs on not ... more

10 Mar 2026

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17:23

10 Mar 2026


#1734

Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it

A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, [according to a... more

09 Mar 2026

24 MINS

24:22

09 Mar 2026


#1733

Justice Department releases missing Epstein files related to Trump

It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss Kristi Noem getting fired from her posi... more

06 Mar 2026

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31:13

06 Mar 2026


#1732

Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?

In less than a week, the Trump administration's justifications for the war in Iran have al... more

05 Mar 2026

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23:52

05 Mar 2026


#1731

Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries

The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate race... more

04 Mar 2026

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04 Mar 2026


#1730

Trump keeps teasing a federal election takeover

President Trump continues to suggest the federal government should take control over how e... more

03 Mar 2026

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21:50

03 Mar 2026


#1729

What Trump says to expect of war in Iran

The United States is now at war with Iran. President Trump says to expect the conflict to ... more

02 Mar 2026

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02 Mar 2026


#1728

U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know

From the NPR podcast [Sources and Methods] (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/g-s1-84651/source... more

28 Feb 2026

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25:11

28 Feb 2026


#1727

Is the U.S. going to war with Iran?

The United States has not yet reached a deal with Iran over that country's nuclear program... more

27 Feb 2026

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30:04

27 Feb 2026


#1726

Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress

The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big adva... more

26 Feb 2026

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17:25

26 Feb 2026


#1725

Is the FCC 'equal time' rule leading to media censorship — and self-censorship?

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC over its show The View's airing... more

25 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:26

25 Feb 2026


#1724

Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address

President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday ... more

25 Feb 2026

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21:15

25 Feb 2026


#1723

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 d... more

23 Feb 2026

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17:51

23 Feb 2026


#1722

Supreme Court rules most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot use the International Emergency... more

20 Feb 2026

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20 Feb 2026


#1721

Federal agencies under Trump have been using white nationalist messages

Federal government agencies have repeatedly invoked white nationalist language and images ... more

19 Feb 2026

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19 Feb 2026