Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and aplies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations. Deirdre Walsh
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is out of the presidential race Hutchinson, who didn't shy away from criticizing the GOP front-runner — former President Donald Trump — has announced he will no longer seek his party's nomination. Jeongyoon Han
Trump spokesperson on the former president's Iowa victory NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Karoline Leavitt, a national spokesperson for Former President Trump's political action committee, on Trump's victory in Iowa and the future of his campaign. Steve Inskeep
Remaining candidates strategize as campaigns head to New Hampshire NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Alex Conant, founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, about Trump's Iowa victory and the strategy for all remaining candidates as the campaigns head to New Hampshire. Steve Inskeep
Nikki Haley came in 3rd in the Iowa caucuses. What are her next steps? NPR's Michel Martin asks Kirsten Kukowski, an adviser for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, about what's next after the former South Carolina governor's third-place finish in Iowa.
Despite the cold weather, voters in Iowa turned out for their local caucuses Even though Republican Party officials thought turnout would be higher. It appears some people who might have been on the fence about a candidate stayed home. Sheila Brummer
Trump returns to a New York courtroom for second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial The former president faces another New York trial that will determine how much in damages is owed to writer E. Jean Carroll. A decision could come by the end of the month. Ximena Bustillo
After victory at the GOP caucuses, Trump thanks the 'great people of Iowa' Former President Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the Iowa caucuses — the first official voting of the 2024 presidential primary. Trump captured just over half of the Republican vote. Steve Inskeep
As Trump wins Iowa, focus shifts to New Hampshire. Here's what you need to know With the momentum set in Iowa, the candidates are already looking to the next contest as Trump hopes to cement his lead, and DeSantis and Haley continue to fight for second place nationally. Jeongyoon Han
Many voters reject the 2 major parties. How could that play into elections? In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.