Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency. Nina Totenberg
How an enduring debate over healthcare sparked a now record-long shutdown At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010. Sam Gringlas
Democrats had a big night. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party. Domenico Montanaro
The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. Rachel Treisman
Morning news brief Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, California voters approve a new congressional map. Leila Fadel
Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Leila Fadel
Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral race Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces. Brigid Bergin
Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people. The Associated Press
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City The 34-year-old, Ugandan-born democratic socialist defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, in Tuesday's election, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Brian Mann
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor. Rachel Treisman