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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters following a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

McCarthy revives immigration battles in bid to shift shutdown blame from GOP feuds

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy still faces a bloc of conservatives who oppose any short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown. He's trying to muscle through a partisan stopgap bill with border security.

Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states

Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nev. In a brief filed Saturday, Trump asked a federal appeals court to dismiss an election interference case against him, arguing he's immune from prosecution.

Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he's immune

The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution.

Pope Francis distributes sweets to children during the weekly general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican on Jan. 3.

The pope wants surrogacy banned. Here's why one advocate says that's misguided

The pontiff called surrogacy "deplorable." But one U.S. surrogate said the practice helps those who are unable to have children start a family.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talks to reporters between votes at the U.S. Capitol.

Sen. Joe Manchin on why he can't endorse Trump, but isn't sold on Biden

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin talks to NPR's Michel Martin about Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, and his decisions against another run for the Senate or a new bid for president.

Former President Donald Trump speaks on July 7 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Trump said Tuesday that he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Trump says he received a letter saying he's a target of DOJ's Jan. 6 investigation

The former president says he learned Sunday that he may be charged with a federal crime by a grand jury investigating the Capitol siege. A spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith declined to comment.

Nearly 100 sexual assault cases filed against Uber will be centralized under one judge.

The sexual assault victims suing Uber notch a legal victory in their long battle

In a landmark decision, a panel of judges has ruled that dozens of sexual assault cases filed against Uber can be consolidated.

Republican presidential candidates (from left) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the University of Alabama on Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa.

Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance on July 26 in Wilmington, Del.

Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges

The charges come weeks after a plea deal struck between Biden and prosecutors fell apart. Attorney General Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigation into the president's son last month.

Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas listens to one of her opponents, Delfina Gonzalez, speak during a City Council meeting on Dec. 12, 2023.

What Andrea Cardenas' resignation means for the Chula Vista primary election

The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city.

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