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February 24, 2023 8:31 PM

James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92

James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2023 4:00 AM

Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients

During its 2021 session, the Minnesota Legislature increased reimbursement rates to make sure more Medical Assistance enrollees saw the dentist. A year later, those changes have made little difference.

by Catharine Richert

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February 23, 2023 5:30 AM

Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated

A slim majority of respondents in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll say the debt ceiling should be raised. But they split on whether to cut programs or raise taxes to reduce the national debt.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 22, 2023 8:14 PM

Unlikely alliances in Supreme Court opinions on overtime, death penalty

The cases involved who qualifies for overtime pay, and Arizona's refusal to apply a Supreme Court precedent in death penalty jury instructions.

by Nina Totenberg

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February 22, 2023 5:41 PM

Democrats are warning against the release of Jan. 6 tapes to a Fox News host

After reports that Speaker Kevin McCarthy granted Fox News' Tucker Carlson access to the tapes, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed the move.

by Claudia Grisales

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February 22, 2023 11:45 AM

Proyecto de ley para que los inmigrantes obtengan licencias de conducir en camino al escritorio del gobernador

El Senado de Minnesota aprobó un proyecto de ley que permite que las personas en el país sin autorización obtengan licencias de conducir. El gobernador Tim Walz dijo que lo convertirá en ley.

by Dana Ferguson

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February 22, 2023 8:21 AM

What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.?

Just before he invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with other leaders that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." So why is he eroding a key treaty?

by Bill Chappell

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February 22, 2023 6:35 AM

Poll: Biden's standing improves, while Trump slumps with Republican voters

President Joe Biden's approval rating has ticked up, and Democrats are growing more confident in him. Trump, meanwhile, is seeing his lowest scores with Republicans in seven years.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 22, 2023 4:00 AM

The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world

A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate.

by Scott Neuman and Alyson Hurt

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February 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Fixing the health care worker shortage may be something Congress can agree on

The U.S. faces a shortfall of about 450,000 nurses and 120,000 doctors in the coming years. The Senate's top health committee, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, is considering bipartisan solutions.

by Michael McAuliff

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Politics and Government News

James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92

Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients

Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated

Unlikely alliances in Supreme Court opinions on overtime, death penalty

Democrats are warning against the release of Jan. 6 tapes to a Fox News host

Proyecto de ley para que los inmigrantes obtengan licencias de conducir en camino al escritorio del gobernador

What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.?

Poll: Biden's standing improves, while Trump slumps with Republican voters

The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world

Fixing the health care worker shortage may be something Congress can agree on

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