Stephen Fowler
Stories
-
What Charlie Kirk meant to the conservative movement in the U.S.
Through his group Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk amassed a large online following and influence with young people. He used that influence to help with Trump's successful return to the presidency.
-
What we know about the shooting at the Charlie Kirk event
Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an outdoor rally at a Utah college.
-
DNC chair says he's tired of Democrats bringing 'pencil to a knife fight'
Day 1 of the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting saw party chair Ken Martin detail how the party is pushing back on Trump administration policies and trying to win back voters.
-
DHS to states: Follow our voting rules or lose out on election security money
The Trump administration has tied new requirements to election security grants. Some states told NPR they're passing on the grants as a result.
-
With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
A record number of congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.
-
How popular podcasts became a political must-stop, even in an off-election year
In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, politicians are taking to the same non-political podcasts to reach a new audience.
-
The Democratic Party is still trying to figure out its message after 2024's defeat
Facing low approval rates, after last year's electoral losses, the Democratic Party is working to figure out its strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
-
Trump repeats threat to sue 'Wall Street Journal' after its report on his Epstein ties
President Trump said Friday he looked forward to seeing "The Wall Street Journal" and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, in court after reporting on his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
-
Trump blames Democrats for Epstein controversy, as some Republicans urge transparency
Trump lashed out at supporters who are calling for more information to be released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also doubled down on the claim that Democrats created the files.
-
President Trump faces backlash over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files
President Trump is facing backlash for how his administration has handled the promised release of evidence surrounding the life and death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
