Politics Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general. NPR Washington Desk
Politics Police report gives details, timeline of the sexual assault claim against Pete Hegseth The woman who accused then-Fox News host of sexual assault in 2017 said that she "remembered saying 'no' a lot," according to a police report. Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense. Bill Chappell
Politics Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district In California's Central Valley, Republican Rep. David Valadao won reelection in a district that has more registered Democrats than voters in his own party. Many want him to focus on the economy. Joshua Yeager
Politics The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024 The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. The winner will play a big role in helping to determine what the what presidential election looks and sounds like. Mara Liasson
Politics In Pittsburgh, two radio hosts start a conversation across the political divide The country is at odds over how to approach intractable issues such as crime, addiction and homelessness. In Pittsburgh, an unlikely pair of firebrands is talking across the political divide.
Politics Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general of the United States. Ryan Lucas Claudia Grisales
Politics Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general. Lexie Schapitl Deirdre Walsh Elena Moore
Politics Most of the country shifted right in the 2024 presidential election In 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus is on track to win a majority of the popular vote, according to AP. Domenico Montanaro Connie Hanzhang Jin Daniel Wood
Politics Republicans won big in a relatively high-turnout election. How did it happen? The turnout rate in this year's presidential election was relatively high — and Republicans did really well, contradicting conventional political wisdom that high turnout benefits Democrats. Miles Parks Steve Inskeep
Politics Identity politics lie at the heart of Harris' loss, academic Eddie Glaude Jr. argues NPR's Juana Summers talks with Eddie Glaude Jr., the chair of the department of African-American studies at Princeton University, about Trump's victory and the U.S.'s apparent shift to the right. Marc Rivers John Ketchum Nadia Lancy Juana Summers