How Democrats lost the working-class vote Democrats once reliably depended on the vote of white, non-college educated, working class voters. But the Republican Party is increasingly bringing them under their tent.
Florida governor under scrutiny for threatening TV stations over abortion ads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' aides are accused of being behind an effort threatening TV stations with criminal prosecution if they ran ads for a ballot question to broaden abortion rights in the state.
Olivia Nuzzi and 'New York Magazine' have split over her relationship with RFK Jr. The magazine said the two parties agreed to part ways, though an investigation found no inaccuracies or bias in Nuzzi’s reporting. Meanwhile, Nuzzi and her ex-fiancé are blaming each other in court. Rachel Treisman
U.S. intel officials says Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz A video making lurid and false claims about the Democratic presidential candidate was spread by pro-Trump accounts. Intelligence officials say Russia was behind the video. Shannon Bond
What do Elon Musk and other billionaires want in return for backing Trump? New Yorker writer Susan Glasser says Trump is highly transactional, so billionaires may be betting on access and a seat at the table if he’s re-elected. It’s what some of them got in his first term. Terry Gross
Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies An NPR investigation has found that former president Donald Trump has made more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived opponents. Tom Dreisbach
How jobs in certain industries in Western Pennsylvania help determine votes Steel as well as oil and gas are traditional industries in Western Pennsylvania. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with people in those industries to see how their work shapes their votes. Steve Inskeep
Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies An NPR investigation has found that since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens. Tom Dreisbach
Pennsylvania's top elections official on conspiracies, the voting process and what to expect on election night NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pennsylvania's top elections official, Al Schmidt, about how the commonwealth is preparing for the Election Day vote count. Destinee Adams
An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal? The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits. Frank Langfitt
