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Claims of voter fraud, old as the republic, still work as weapons for Trump

The prevalence or importance of voter fraud seems less a matter of fact than of faith. Those who accept Trump's claims are exercising their beliefs to push back against experts, courts and academics.
- Ron Elving
White House asks for $47 billion for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and disasters

The administration hopes the funding request will become part of an upcoming short-term spending bill aimed at funding the federal government beyond Sept. 30.
- Tamara Keith
The economy added 315,000 jobs, showcasing a labor market that is still strong

U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% in July. A tight job market gives workers more bargaining power, but it may also fuel inflation.
- Scott Horsley
An actual special master breaks down Trump's special master request

Rachel Martin speaks with David Cohen, a special master who serves in federal cases, about the request from former President Donald Trump's legal team for an independent review of seized materials.
Biden's speech walks a fine line in its attack on MAGA Republicans

In his Thursday evening address to the nation, President Biden chooses a risky strategy of criticizing elected GOP officials while trying not to alienate Republican voters.
- Domenico Montanaro
Jan. 6 panel is asking former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for information

The Jan. 6 investigatory panel is seeking information from Newt Gingrich about his communications with senior advisers to then-President Trump in the days leading up to the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
- The Associated Press
An Oklahoma teacher gave her students access to banned books. Now she's under scrutiny

Summer Boismier resigned from Norman High School after a student's parent complained. Now, Oklahoma's secretary of education wants to revoke her teaching certificate.
- Joe Hernandez
Sound it Out: Listeners sound off on ranked choice and approval voting

One of our primary missions for Soundside is to make sure you're not just hearing US when you listen. You're hearing yourself, too. YOUR questions, YOUR thoughts - because you're our neighbors, you're the folks we make this for. This time, we're discussing the feedback you gave us two stories we did about potential changes to Seattle's voting system.
- Hans Anderson
As the midterms approach, some Republicans are changing how they talk about abortion

A number of Republican candidates are amending their positions on abortion ahead of this fall's midterm elections.
- Danielle Kurtzleben
Why the DOJ's photo of top secret documents held by Trump matters

One legal expert tells NPR that the "unusual response" by the Justice Department can only be expected in a case that pits the government against its former leader.
- Bill Chappell

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