Anger over the Gaza war fuels independent candidates in U.K. election Anger over Gaza is fueling support for independent candidates in the July 4 UK election. One poll shows British Muslim support for the UK Labour Party has halved since 2019. Lauren Frayer
The world's most interesting elections of 2024 and what’s to come Voters in 76 countries are going to the polls this year – including the five largest democracies. And this surge of voting comes as democracy has been in decline. Frank Langfitt
Supreme Court ends term with major decisions on presidential immunity, government regulations The U.S. Supreme Court issued some long-awaited decisions on Monday, the final day of its term.
French far-right wins first round of elections French far-right party National Rally scored a big victory Sunday night in the first round of the country's parliamentary elections.
Wisconsin allows disabled voters to receive electronic ballots Many people with disabilities have to rely on other people to cast their ballots, which could leave them vulnerable to intimidation.
July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country From abortion restrictions in Kansas to the removal of so-called junk fees in California, here are some laws taking effect today in states. The NPR Network
Do presidential debates matter? Professor Caroline Le Pennec's research shows that presidential debates have little effect on voters' decisions.
Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 -- or maybe sooner President Biden says he's staying in the 2024 race. But if he were to change his mind, here are some of the Democrats viewed as potential candidates, whether it's this year or in 2028. Deepa Shivaram
The Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity from prosecution The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected. Nina Totenberg
'I would tell Biden to hang in there,' former DNC Chairman Howard Dean says NPR's Michel Martin talks to former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean about Democrats' response to President Biden's debate performance, and whether Biden should drop out of the race. Michel Martin