Jane Fonda rallies against I-2117 in Seattle — and hints at moving here The actress and environmental activist rallied volunteers in Seattle on Wednesday before they canvassed against state initiative 2117. Opponents of the initiative say it will increase pollution in the state, while supporters argue for cheaper gas prices. Casey Martin
Initiative backer Let’s Go Washington fined $20,000 for campaign finance violations Washington's campaign finance regulators handed down hefty fines against the group behind a slate of voter initiatives Wednesday, after the group was accused of violating campaign finance reporting rules. Jeanie Lindsay
Comparing the foreign policy positions of the two presidential candidates The conflict in the Middle East is something that will be front and center for whoever wins the U.S. election in November. We wanted to do a comparison on how the two candidates might approach it. Franco Ordoñez
Control of the House is on the ballot: The latest on New York's toss-up 4th district Republicans were able to hold onto their slight majority after winning four races in the state in 2022. But now those seats are open for grabs and Democrats are eager to flip them blue.
Who are the 2 billionaire preachers who control Texas GOP politics? Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their billions in the oil industry and now have a network of nonprofits, think tanks, political action committees and media organizations that hold influence throughout their state.
How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad. Huo Jingnan
The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020 The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties qualify for FEMA aid with 2020 election results. The area is largely Republican. Domenico Montanaro
How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria. Rachel Treisman
Only 2% of charitable giving goes to women. Can Melinda French Gates change that? The philanthropist is spending $1 billion — and leveraging her ever-growing celebrity — to call more attention to the systemic problems facing women and girls. Now she's focusing even more on women's health. Maria Aspan
A conversation with Joseph Kahn, the top editor at 'The New York Times' NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Joseph Kahn, executive editor of "The New York Times," about the 2024 presidential race. Steve Inskeep