More states appear poised to expand voting access for people who were incarcerated There are a number of state-level efforts to expand voting access to people with prior felony convictions. One measure is on the governor's desk in Minnesota. Ashley Lopez
Rupert Murdoch is under scrutiny for his media empire. It's far from the first time Rupert Murdoch is in the headlines again, this time because of a lawsuit over Fox News' coverage of the 2020 election. It's not the only legal battle happening right now. Manuela López Restrepo
Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats. Deirdre Walsh
A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end. Ximena Bustillo
How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to take control of the company's development board. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. Emily Olson
You may have heard of the 'union boom.' The numbers tell a different story Despite a stream of headlines last year about unionization drives throughout the nation, the share of American workers in unions fell to its lowest level on record. What's going on? Greg Rosalsky
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well. Deirdre Walsh
Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S. Deirdre Walsh
Biden's student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court On Tuesday, the justices will hear expedited arguments in a challenge to the Biden plan brought by six states — Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas and South Carolina. Nina Totenberg
As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight House Republicans are investigating everything from the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan to the business dealings of the president's son. Here's how the White House is gearing up. Tamara Keith
