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More Than 200 Campers Rescued by Helicopter as Missouri Flooding Forces Emergency Evacuations
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across southeastern parts of the state.
Judge Grants DOJ Request to Dismiss Remaining Jan. 6 Convictions Against Proud Boys
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of five Proud Boys leaders, reversing what prosecutors called a fundamental legal error in their original trial.
Poll Shows Oregon Governor Race Tightening as Republicans See Best Opportunity in Decades
GOP challenger Christine Drazan leads incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek 48% to 44% in new survey, prompting nonpartisan forecasters to shift their ratings toward Democrats.
Rushed Three-Day Vetting Process Missed Red Flags That Could Have Derailed Graham Platner's Senate Bid, Source Says
The $6,000 background check cost a fraction of the tens of thousands typically spent on comprehensive candidate reviews as warnings from investigators went unheeded.
Inside the GOP Playbook: Republican Strategist Liam Donovan on Reclaiming the Majority
NPR's Politics podcast features a discussion with Republican strategist Liam Donovan about the party's electoral strategy and path back to control of Congress.
America's Cheapest City to Grab a Cheeseburger, Fries and Soda Isn't Where You'd Expect
DoorDash report finds Austin, Texas offers the meal for $12.94 while Anchorage, Alaska tops the list at $28.28 — a more than twofold difference driven by local operating costs.
Former Top Cop Warns of Loophole Exploited by Illicit Chinese Vape Companies Targeting Youth
Edgar Domenech, former ATF deputy director and NYC sheriff, says companies use unregulated synthetic compound 6-methyl nicotine to circumvent FDA oversight while selling flavored vapes to children.
Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Early Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.
The decision comes as Republican-led states face pressure to maintain their security presence amid ongoing concerns about political violence.
EPA's Unreleased MAHA Agenda Frustrates Activists Who Backed Trump's Agenda
Eight months after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal Make America Healthy Again agenda, advocates say the regulatory rollbacks have far outpaced any health protections.
Do Scandals Still Matter in Politics? NPR Podcast Explores Enduring Question
As political coverage evolves with social media and partisan fragmentation, researchers and strategists debate whether misconduct still shapes voter behavior.