Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows A new federal survey — taken after every major election — shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem. Ashley Lopez
Zohran Mamdani talks about how he won the NYC Democratic mayoral primary It may have come as a shock to the political world, but something about Zohran Mamdani's message resonated with Democratic voters for New York City Mayor.
Senate heads to final vote on megabill The Senate is holding amendment votes on the GOP tax and spending bill ahead of as self-imposed July 4 deadline for getting the bill to President Trump's desk. Elena Moore
Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation. Camila Domonoske
The Senate is voting on amendments to the GOP megabill. Here's what's in it Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations. Kelsey Snell
Republican leaders struggle to find balance on reconciliation bill Republican leaders must find a fragile balance on their reconciliation bill between senators seeking to protect programs for the most vulnerable, and those who want deeper deficit reductions. Luke Garrett
Sen. Ron Johnson on why he decided to support President Trump's spending agenda NPR's Michel Martin asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin why he made an eleventh-hour decision to join the Senate majority in voting for President Trump's spending agenda. Michel Martin
Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." The Associated Press
Senate latest on tax and spending bill Senate Republican leaders are still negotiating details of their massive tax and spending bill and moving toward a final vote sometime on Monday. Scott Detrow
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks Tillis was one of only two Senate Republicans, along with Rand Paul, Ky., who voted against a motion to start debate on Republicans' massive tax and spending bill. Deirdre Walsh