'The Atlantic' article examines 'The man who will do anything for Trump' NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Elaina Plott Calabro of "The Atlantic" about her profile of Kash Patel, a key figure in former President Trump's plans for a return to the White House. Steve Inskeep
How Democrats are targeting red seats in blue New York to help win back the House New York Democrats launched a coordinated campaign modeled on more traditional battleground state efforts. Federal, state and local leaders are combining efforts to target a group of House GOP freshmen. Deirdre Walsh
Too much presidential politics? State legislatures are also on the ballot With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice. Ryland Barton
Kamala Harris is making an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP Harris will travel Thursday to Ripon, Wisconsin — home to the Little White Schoolhouse, where an 1854 meeting led to the birth of the Republican Party. She'll be joined by former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney. Franco Ordoñez
Harris and Biden surveyed damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in 2 swing states President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to reassure people that help is on the way. Making good on that promise is a critical test in this election year. Franco Ordoñez
Walz to waltz through Washington for fundraiser A day after he appeared in a vice presidential debate on CBS, Washington Democrats announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will come to Western Washington on Oct. 8 for a "private event." Scott Greenstone
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less In battleground states this year, Democrats and Republicans aren’t only trying to win, they’re also trying to lose by less in the counties they lost in 2020. Ashley Brown
Judge unseals new Trump Jan. 6 election interference evidence Prosecutors provided the most detailed look yet at their election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Carrie Johnson
What keeps Wisconsin voters up at night Voters in the key swing state of Wisconsin talk about what’s keeping them up at night when they think of politics and the November election. Maayan Silver
Why Trump's latest speeches are causing controversy On the night that Vance was in the spotlight at the vice presidential debate, Trump had a couple of speeches. His appearances have ramped up as people get ready to vote. Danielle Kurtzleben
