Politics Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years. Barbara Sprunt
Politics White House says it will send billions to Ukraine It's likely to be the last bit of support from the Biden administration before President-elect Donald Trump's team takes over.
Politics Joe Biden ends 2024 trying to define his legacy at home and abroad President Biden's legacy at the end of his time in office is complicated by the fact that he stayed too long. Tamara Keith
Politics From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave. Clay Masters Megan Myscofski Grant Gerlock Acacia Squires
Politics Reporters' notebook: revisiting Afghan refugees starting anew in the U.S. NPR reporters revisit Afghans who fled their home country after Taliban's takeover in the summer of 2021. Tom Bowman Lauren Hodges
Politics Jimmy Carter will have funeral services in Plains, Ga., Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral services will span six days, three cities and multiple places of significance from his life. Stephen Fowler
Politics A look back at Jimmy Carter's presidency Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency saw several foreign policy achievements, but was marked by economic struggles at home and the year-long Iranian hostage crisis. Ron Elving
Politics How Jimmy Carter's outsider status reshaped presidential politics Carter deftly turned his outsider status into an asset and changed presidential politics.
Politics Photos: Former President Carter redefined post-presidency role The Nobel Peace Prize winner devoted himself to improving the health of people around the world, promoting democracy and resolving global conflicts. Nicole Werbeck Giulia Heyward
Politics Court rejects Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case Trump contended the trial court judge erred in several rulings — including decisions to allow the testimony of two women who alleged that Trump sexually assaulted them in the past. Russell Lewis