When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee? The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago. Stephen Fowler
WA voters to weigh 4 ballot measures this fall as natural gas initiative qualifies for 2024 election The proposal has been pitched to voters as a way to reject a ban on natural gas, but critics say the measure's backers have relied on misinformation to garner support. Jeanie Lindsay
Crypto billionaires throw big money behind a Washington congressional hopeful This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat. Scott Greenstone
California's governor issues executive order for cities to clear homeless encampments California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term. Anna Scott
How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign Joe Biden has been part of the Delaware political scene for decades. Delawareans react to the announcement that he won't run for reelection. Rachel Sawicki
The family politics behind J.D. Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children. Katia Riddle
A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton's voice. AI helped her get it back. Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program. Barbara Sprunt
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu met with Biden today President Biden met with Prime Minister Netanyahu. While Biden is trying to secure a cease-fire in Gaza before leaving office, there’s a new focus on what Harris may do differently if elected president. Asma Khalid
Kamala Harris works to strengthen union support Vice President Kamala Harris has been speaking at the American Federation of Teachers national convention in Houston. It's one of a number of moves Harris has made to shore up support among unions.
Voters have a lot on their minds in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona How have the twists and turns in the presidential campaign played out in swing states? We talk with reporters in Arizona and Michigan about what voters there are saying. Steve Inskeep