No Labels in 2024 wants to boldly try what Americans Elect tried in 2012 The idea behind Americans Elect was to create an alternative system for finding the candidates, independent of the two major parties and based in the limitless possibilities of the internet. Ron Elving
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district Alabama lawmakers refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district, a move that could defy an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to give minority voters a greater voice in elections. The Associated Press
The rise of the far right in Spain is putting extra pressure on the upcoming election Spain heads to the polls this weekend in what could be one of the most important elections in years. Spain is now run by a center-left government – but the rise of the far right has many worried. Miguel Macias
Biden and tech leaders announce commitments to manage artificial intelligence The White House is concerned about the economic and national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and is working on new executive actions to try to establish some guardrails for AI. Deepa Shivaram
Biden nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be chief of naval operations President Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the next chief of naval operations. If confirmed she'd be the first woman who would serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Washington Desk
What to know about Florida's new Black history curriculum as Harris prepares to speak The vice president will deliver a speech in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday about the state's new approach to Black history. Harris has already called it an attempt to "rewrite the horrors of slavery." Juliana Kim
Rep. Robert Garcia to launch bipartisan popular arts caucus NPR's A Martinez speaks with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., a huge comic book fan who is about the launch what he calls a bipartisan popular arts caucus this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con. A Martinez
Kenya hit by a wave of protests over the cost of living and taxes Kenya, one of Africa's most stable and prosperous economies, is reeling from the impact of a series of violent protests against the cost of living and tax rises. Michael Kaloki
Cambodians to vote in election — widely seen as a sham — and extend rule of Hun Sen Cambodians will vote in an election Sunday that will be neither free nor fair, but will extend the 38-year long rule of Hun Sen and likely ensure the succession of his son. Michael Sullivan
After Hill funding fight, Buttigieg calls culture wars, drag show focus 'maddening' Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed growing political rhetoric and focus on culture war issues, such as LGBTQ concerns. Claudia Grisales