2 Democratic candidates are competing in April runoff to be mayor of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who faces former Chicago public schools chief Paul Vallas in next month's runoff.
Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong commemoration by Jimmy Carter in 1980 The first national Women's History Week occurred in 1980. Seven years later, Congress passed a law designating March as Women's History Month. Joe Hernandez
'It's like junk food': Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on why she won't tackle 'culture wars' Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won a surprising victory in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District last fall. She says she did it by listening carefully to her voters’ concerns. She also rejects Democratic and Republican party orthodoxy. Mike Davis
More states appear poised to expand voting access for people who were incarcerated There are a number of state-level efforts to expand voting access to people with prior felony convictions. One measure is on the governor's desk in Minnesota. Ashley Lopez
Rupert Murdoch is under scrutiny for his media empire. It's far from the first time Rupert Murdoch is in the headlines again, this time because of a lawsuit over Fox News' coverage of the 2020 election. It's not the only legal battle happening right now. Manuela López Restrepo
Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats. Deirdre Walsh
A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end. Ximena Bustillo
How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to take control of the company's development board. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. Emily Olson
You may have heard of the 'union boom.' The numbers tell a different story Despite a stream of headlines last year about unionization drives throughout the nation, the share of American workers in unions fell to its lowest level on record. What's going on? Greg Rosalsky
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well. Barbara Sprunt