Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Stephen Fowler
What do White House visitors think of East Wing demolition? People have been coming to the White House in the past two weeks to see the massive new construction project.
Democrats sweep key races across the country Democrats celebrated major victories in key races across the country Tuesday night, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as New York City's closely watched mayoral race. Hosts
Analyst Larry Sabato talks about Tuesday's election results and what they mean NPR's Leila Fadel discusses the issues and influences that defined Tuesday's election wins and losses with University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato. Leila Fadel
Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, talks about Tuesday's win Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, defeating her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She joins NPR to talk about becoming Virginia's first woman governor. Leila Fadel
Rep. Mikie Sherrill talks about becoming New Jersey's next governor Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey's next governor, defeating a Trump-backed Republican challenger Tuesday. NPR speaks to her about the win. A Martínez
Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency. Nina Totenberg
How an enduring debate over healthcare sparked a now record-long shutdown At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010. Sam Gringlas
Democrats had a big night. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party. Domenico Montanaro
The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. Rachel Treisman