Republican candidates hope to win in Iowa as they look to topple Trump in 2024 Republicans are showing up in Iowa early and often, trying to stand out against the big personality that former President Donald Trump brings to the GOP primary. Clay Masters
5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga Did spending by President Biden and the Democrats rack up the country's debt? Is a default the same as a government shutdown? Here are answers to things people often get wrong about the debt ceiling. Scott Horsley
What the 2020 census can — and can't — tell us about LGBTQ people The Census Bureau has released the most comprehensive national statistics to date about same-sex couples living together in the U.S. But many other LGBTQ people remain invisible in the census data. Connie Hanzhang Jin
What a DeSantis presidential run means for the 2024 election Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a run for the White House on Wednesday evening on Twitter. His tenure as governor of Florida might give some insight into the kind of candidate he would be. Kelsey Snell
A new Ohio state law complicates local preparations for August voting A controversial August special election about ballot measure rules is causing early headaches for local Ohio election officials. Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio)
Fact check: Debt ceiling myths and misconceptions If you're confused about the debt ceiling battle being waged in Washington right now, you're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what's behind the drama and what's at stake. We'll separate fact from fiction. Scott Horsley
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people. Joe Hernandez
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, files paperwork to run for president Ahead of an expected announcement on Twitter Space Wednesday evening, DeSantis took the official step of filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for president. Domenico Montanaro
Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights A year after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found the highest percentage in a decade said ending gun violence trumps protecting gun rights. Domenico Montanaro