Californians' redistricting vote could hinge on how they feel about Newsom and Trump Californians vote on whether to draw new congressional districts next month. Their decision might come down to how they feel about Gov. Gavin Newsom's confrontation with President Trump. Marisa Lagos
Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law School board directors and parents are suing Washington state to block a Democrat-backed law overhauling rights for public school students and their parents. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons? In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side. Scott Neuman
How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance It's a boon to private companies that offer flood insurance coverage.
Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift. Sarah McCammon
Former deputy secretary of state talks about Trump's visit to Asia NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about President Trump's visit to Asia, where he's looking to make deals and contain the rising influence of China. Michel Martin
Why public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this week NPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House. David Folkenflik
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., is at work every day. He wants his colleagues there too NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., who has been working from his Capitol Hill office throughout the shutdown. He's trying to persuade his colleagues to do the same. Michel Martin
Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China. Ayesha Rascoe