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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

 

#1750

Iran "deal": winners, losers, and regional impact | Sources & Methods

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that extends the existing ceasefire... more

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#1749

These swing voters are sour on Trump, the economy and Iran war

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 13 Wisconsin voters who backed former President Bid... more

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#1748

Trump’s picks wins GA runoff for Senate, but not governor

The results are in from Georgia’s Republican primary runoff contests for Senate and govern... more

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#1747

How campaigns are using digital influencers to win voters

Campaigns are increasingly hoping to win over voters by tapping into digital influencers’ ... more

16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026


#1746

Trump announces deal to end Iran war and reopen the strait

U.S. and Iranian officials have announced a deal ending the war in Iran and reopening the ... more

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026


#1745

What to make of Trump’s mixed-messages on the Iran war

President Trump sent a lot of mixed messages on the war in Iran this week, starting with i... more

12 Jun 2026

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12 Jun 2026


#1744

Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism

More than half the states have had their primary contests for this year’s midterm election... more

11 Jun 2026

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11 Jun 2026


#1743

Trump signs law giving immigration enforcement $70 billion

President Trump signed a law giving roughly $70 billion to federal immigration enforcement... more

10 Jun 2026

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10 Jun 2026


#1742

California counts votes slowly. Trump falsely cries fraud.

California counts votes very slowly, maybe slower than any other state. This is normal for... more

09 Jun 2026

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09 Jun 2026


#1741

Will the controversy surrounding Platner deter primary voters?

Democrat Graham Platner is the frontrunner in his party’s primary contest to represent Mai... more

08 Jun 2026

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08 Jun 2026


#1740

Do political scandals matter anymore?

As recently as a few days ago, it looked like President Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponiz... more

05 Jun 2026

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05 Jun 2026


#1739

Voters reject the establishment in this week’s primaries

Voters in several of this week’s primary races rejected incumbents and politicians backed ... more

04 Jun 2026

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04 Jun 2026


#1738

Why did Governor Polis release election denier Tina Peters?

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters was released from prison this week, after Democra... more

03 Jun 2026

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03 Jun 2026


#1737

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is a problem for the GOP

A federal court put President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” on hold, but Republican le... more

02 Jun 2026

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02 Jun 2026


#1736

Democrats target working-class voters in Iowa and Montana

To win control of Congress, Democrats need to win rural and working-class voters in tradit... more

01 Jun 2026

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01 Jun 2026


#1735

Which Democrats could be on the presidential ballot in 2028?

It was another busy week in politics. For our weekly news roundup, we discuss the Justice ... more

29 May 2026

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29 May 2026


#1734

How immigration courts are quietly speeding up deportations

After about two months on the job, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has shifte... more

28 May 2026

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28 May 2026


#1733

In Texas Senate run-off, MAGA ousts the old guard

Republican Sen. John Cornyn was one of a few incumbents who lost their re-election bids in... more

27 May 2026

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27 May 2026


#1732

What to know about the California governor’s race

When voting in California’s primary election wraps on June 2, a crowded field of 62 candid... more

26 May 2026

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26 May 2026


#1731

Sources & Methods: Trump's counterterrorism plan

From NPR's Sources & Methods:The attack at a mosque in San Diego underscores larger proble... more

25 May 2026

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25 May 2026


#1730

Some Republicans in Congress are standing up to Trump

Tensions between congressional Republicans and the White House caused leaders on the Hill ... more

22 May 2026

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22 May 2026


#1729

Why these swing voters give Trump a pass on the economy

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 North Carolina voters who backed President Joe B... more

21 May 2026

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21 May 2026


#1728

Trump's revenge tour ousts Massie in Kentucky. Is Texas next?

President Trump wasn't on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries, but he notched a victory when... more

20 May 2026

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20 May 2026


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Trump creates $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund’

President Trump is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who say they w... more

19 May 2026

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19 May 2026


#1726

Trump goes after GOP foes in Louisiana, Kentucky primaries

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary last Saturday to a challenger back... more

18 May 2026

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18 May 2026


#1725

What did Trump accomplish in China?

President Trump returned from a long awaited trip to China on Friday. We discuss what the ... more

15 May 2026

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15 May 2026


#1724

Inflation is up, job growth is flat, and voters don’t like it

In the last week, we’ve gotten seemingly conflicting economic data — inflation is up, cons... more

14 May 2026

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14 May 2026


#1723

Could one Nebraska House race alter the Electoral College?

A day after Nebraska held its primary election, the result in the Democratic race to fill ... more

13 May 2026

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13 May 2026


#1722

Mr. Trump goes to Beijing

President Trump is headed to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. We discuss... more

12 May 2026

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12 May 2026


#1721

Democrats face disadvantage after redistricting setbacks

The U.S. House map looks particularly bleak for Democrats after Virginia’s Supreme Court o... more

11 May 2026

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11 May 2026