The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. Ximena Bustillo
Billionaires who spent millions to block him now face working with NYC's new mayor Wall Street leaders and billionaires spent big to defeat democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race. Now they have to figure out how to work with him. Maria Aspan
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe The judge ordered prosecutors to produce evidence by the end of the day on Thursday following concerns that the Justice Department was trying to "indict first" and investigate second. The Associated Press
All politics is national Let's dig into to what we know on day one after the 2025 general election. Scott Greenstone
This Republican congressman wants to end gerrymandering for good California voted to approve Prop 50, a measure to change election maps. Rep. Kevin Kiley, whose district will be impacted by the new map, has introduced legislation banning mid-decade gerrymandering. John Ketchum
Mamdani supporters see an opening for more hopeful politics in his win Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of America's biggest city. But voters who elected him say the hopeful tone and big ideas of Mamdani's campaign could resonate beyond New York City. Brian Mann
What can Democrats learn from their victories in off-year elections across the U.S.? Democrats won in a variety of races across the country by combining an anti-Trump message with a positive message on improving affordability. Elena Moore
Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats. Claudia Grisales
NYC's next mayor is a democratic socialist. What does that mean? Democratic socialism doesn't have a one-size-fits-all definition. But its proponents emphasize a stronger role for the government over the economy to benefit the public. Rachel Treisman
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. Kristin Wright