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Hegseth Impeachment Blocked, House Leadership Change, DOJ Charges Terror Suspects

House Republicans blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but lawmakers still have other ways to challenge the administration over the Iran war and i

Hegseth Impeachment Push, Trump Holds Off Iran Strikes, Congress Summons Nvidia's CEO

The House could vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations that he violated federal law and Congress’ war powers, even as President Trum

Trump's Post-Midterm Changes, Lame-Duck Congress, Nvidia Huang Investigation

President Trump says his immigration crackdown may have gone too far even as he elevates Stephen Miller, one of its chief architects, to run the White House after Republi

Where will America go from here?

What drove the Democratic blue wave at the polls and what happens now? This week on The Sunday Story, we dive into the lessons from the midterms and talk about where the

SCOTUS After the Midterms, Social Media Lawsuit, Life Under Economic Pressure in Cuba

What the big win for Democrats in the midterm elections means for the Supreme Court and lower courts. Big tech companies sue California to block the enforcement of a stat

Post-Election Market & Jobs, Why Gas Prices Could Stay High, Trump's Arch Blocked

The October jobs report will show whether hiring picked up after a weak September, even as inflation continues to outpace wages and markets reel from a sharp selloff. Dem

Democrats' First 100 Hours, Outstanding Midterm Races, Trump Doubles Down On Policies

Democrats are preparing an ambitious opening agenda for their new congressional majority, including efforts to restore health subsidies, reverse Medicaid cuts, rein in ta

Democrats' Midterm Blowout, Trump Blames Candidates For Losses, Democratic Agenda

Democrats swept control of Congress with historic Senate victories in Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, giving the party new momentum even as its broader brand remains un

Election Day, Trump's Closing Message, Iran War And The Midterms

Election Day is here, with control of Congress hinging on unexpectedly competitive races in states including Iowa, Arkansas and Mississippi. President Trump sounded unusu

Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts

Michigan Democrats are in open conflict on the eve of the election after Haley Stevens revoked her endorsement of Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and backed his Republican

Who decides the future of America?

Millions of Americans have already cast their votes early ahead of Tuesday’s midterms. On this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR’s senior political correspondent Tamara Ke

Oil Earnings, Binance Heist, A MAHA Update

Oil companies are reporting sky-high profits this quarter. Hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency this week, in the largest digital heist ever. It’s been just over

Final Days Of Midterm Campaigning, Alaska Senate Race Controversy, Iran War Plans

President Trump is changing his final campaign strategy as Republicans try to close an early-voting gap and hold off Democratic gains in competitive races across the coun

Midterm Spending Blitz, GDP & Inflations Reports, Israel Election Deadlock & Iran War

Ad spending in Kansas’ Senate race has jumped tenfold in weeks as Democrats pour money into Republican-heavy districts in the final days before the midterms. The economy

Trump Rallies For Republicans, Israel Election Results, Fed Interest Rates Meeting

President Trump rallied for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas, but his personal grievances kept competing with his party’s closing message ahead of the midt

Democrats Lead In NPR Poll, Preparations For Election Challenge, Israel Voting Begins

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll gives Democrats an eight-point lead on the congressional ballot, but lagging enthusiasm among young voters and independents could complicat

GOP Redistricting Bust, Lula Wins Brazil Election, Protest Spread In Europe

Republicans redrew 15 House districts hoping to protect their majority, but most have become competitive races as the party’s redistricting strategy falls short of expect

Pinching pennies, casting ballots: a midterms dispatch from the Midwest

The Midwest used to be known as an affordable place to live. Lately, though, many people there are having a hard time making ends meet. In this episode of The Sunday Stor

Websites Go Offline, Protests in France, Netflix Downsizes

AI discovered a vulnerability in part of the internet's architecture, called PHP2SHELL. Security researchers rushed to fix it, but the news leaked and hackers have swoope

US Prepares For Possible Strikes, Midterm Early Voting, Trump BBC Deposition

The U.S. is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as oil prices climb and the prospect of another attack on Iran grows. More than 19 million Americans have