Politics Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee. Dana Ferguson
Politics Two Demos who won national office in the first Trump era are focused on their states Two moderate Democrats elected to the House in 2018 with national security backgrounds are running for Governor in 2025, as their party moves on from 2024 losses and considers new messages to key voting blocs Deirdre Walsh
Politics 2 Democrats running for governorships say their party's future lies in the states Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are two Democrats vying for governorships in New Jersey and Virginia as Republicans prepare to take over federal control in Congress and the White House. Deirdre Walsh Asma Khalid
Politics Why some couples are rushing to get married before Trump takes office Some U.S. cities are seeing a bump in marriage licenses. Same-sex couples and couples with mixed immigration status are among those heading to the alter before the start of the Trump administration. Gwynne Hogan
Politics House panel report released on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland about the newly released findings from an ethics investigation into former congressman Matt Gaetz. Asma Khalid
Politics Outgoing Wash. Gov. Inslee pushes state lawmakers to enact a wealth tax As the country's longest serving governor leaves office, Washington's Jay Inslee says the state should impose a wealth tax on the rich to meet the state's needs. Jeanie Lindsay
Politics 'I was very concerned.' U.S. Rep. Adam Smith reflects on Biden's 2024 presidential campaign Dyer Oxley
Politics Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says The 78-year-old former president was hospitalized "for testing and observation" after developing a fever, his deputy chief of staff said in a statement. The Associated Press
Politics House panel releases report on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz Among other accusations, the committee found Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl and used or possessed illegal drugs on multiple occasions. Gaetz fiercely denied the allegations. Lexie Schapitl
Politics A top Democrat says what he really thought about Biden seeking a 2nd term NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) about allegations that aides shielded President Biden from high-ranking officials and the public due to concern about his fitness for office. Steve Inskeep