What to know about Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz Gwen and Tim Walz met while teaching high school in the '90s, and she's now a vocal advocate for expanding educational opportunities in prisons. Here's what else to know about Minnesota's first lady. Rachel Treisman
Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Jeff Brady
Democrats' presidential campaign seems to have renewed energy after Harris' VP pick NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic strategist David Axelrod about the energy behind Kamala Harris' campaign, and how Democrats can capitalize on the momentum. Leila Fadel
Chinese migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico face scrutiny from politicians Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, claim without evidence that Chinese migrants are spies or drug smugglers. Migrants' accounts tell a different story. Huo Jingnan
Harris and Walz continue their introductory tour of the Democratic ticket Vice President Harris is campaigning with running mate Tim Walz, and massive crowds have been turning out to see them. They’ll be in Phoenix Thursday night and then head toward Las Vegas. Tamara Keith
What’s a political race without vice presidential candidates attacking each other? Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are both military veterans. Vance has gone after Walz's service. Quil Lawrence
A look at Tim Walz's early years as a high school teacher and football coach Vice Presidential pick Tim Walz is governor of Minnesota, but he got his start as a high school teacher and football coach. Tamara Keith
There's a presidential campaign donor battle going on in Silicon Valley Hundreds of Silicon Valley venture capitalists from across the political spectrum have pledged support for Harris. But a vocal group of billionaires said they'll do what's needed to get Trump elected. Dara Kerr
Black women lawmakers on breaking political barriers Women in the Congressional Black Caucus reflect on the political rise of Kamala Harris, a former member of the organization, and share their own experiences with power in Washington. Claudia Grisales
Pelosi says we need a strong GOP, and that this one is a 'cult to a thug' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about her new book The Art of Power and her interactions with the Bush White House during the 2008 financial crisis. Courtney Dorning
