Politics
Why the Carter Center is monitoring U.S. elections
Over the decades, the Carter Center has monitored more than 100 elections around the globe, mainly in new or fragile democracies.
Kimmel, Comey and free speech
The two episodes, while separate, are adding to a broader debate about free speech.
Louisiana suspends House primaries after Supreme Court ruling
The state's other primaries, including for Senate, will continue as planned.
Vermont will allow some psychologists to prescribe drugs
Vermont's new bill will give psychologists with doctoral degrees the ability to prescribe mental health medications. However, groups like the Vermont Medical Society and the Vermont Psychiatric Association argue that...
MBTA chief Phil Eng on his expanded role, World Cup plans
Phil Eng's got a lot on his plate: Running the T, overseeing all state transportation, and now, managing trains to the World Cup.
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Who's a 'domestic terrorist' in Donald Trump's America?
President Trump is directing the Justice Department to treat beliefs like "anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, or anti-Christianity" akin to domestic terrorism. Can the president criminalize beliefs?
SCOTUS guts key part of the Voting Rights Act. How will that shape future elections?
NPR reporting says the SCOTUS ruling could spark the largest-ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress.
Mills bows out of Maine senate race, setting up battle between Collins and newcomer Platner
WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks joins WBUR's Morning Edition to explain the stakes of the race.
Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic U.S. Senate bid, blaming a lack of campaign funds
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate. The two-term governor and longtime Maine politician was seen as one of Democrats’ top 2026 recruits when...
'To Boston Police Dept. From: ICE:’ Late-night faxes pressing BPD to turn people over
In records obtained by WBUR, Boston police are sticking to their story that ICE sent 57 requests to detain people for the agency. ICE claims it sent 167, but has...
Rep. Seth Moulton questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Iran war
Moulton pressed Hegseth on whether he advised President Trump to go to war against Iran, whether he thinks the U.S. is winning the war, and whether he knows how much...
Why California wants folic acid in its corn tortillas
In 1998, the FDA required folic acid be added to breads and pastas but not corn masa, a staple in Latino communities. Folic acid is known to prevent neural tube...
King Charles delivers a royal speech with punchlines and pointed political subtext
King Charles III defended NATO, emphasized checks on executive power and warned against isolationism.
Supreme Court overrules Louisiana's congressional map, limiting use of race in redistricting
In a 6-3 vote, Supreme Court justices axed a 2024 voting map from Louisiana that created a new majority-Black congressional district.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears before Congress for first time since Iran war began
House Democrats grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the U.S. prosecution of the war on Iran and President Trump's behavior.
Supreme Court looks at Trump administration efforts to end TPS status for Haitians and Syrians
TPS has allowed hundreds of thousands of Haitians and thousands of Syrians to live and work in the U.S. based on conditions in those countries.
Trump's perceived enemy James Comey expected to turn himself in
The former FBI director is accused of threatening the president when he posted an image of seashells on a beach with the numbers "86 47."
Supreme Court rules against Louisiana's congressional map
The Supreme Court today struck down a 2024 voting map from Louisiana that created a new majority-Black congressional district.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the U.S. What is the history of royal visits?
The English royals are on a historic four-day trip to the U.S. to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Florida is trying to redraw its congressional maps. What will it mean for voters?
The new map proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could give Republicans four extra seats.