Former judge speaks to the significance of a special master for Mar-a-Lago documents NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with retired federal Judge Vaughn Walker about the unusual nature of a special master who will be assigned to review the documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago. Justine Kenin
A New Mexico judge cites insurrection in barring a county commissioner from office Otero County's Couy Griffin, who was convicted of entering a restricted area during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, must be removed from office for his involvement in an insurrection, a judge ruled. Ashley Lopez
Trump can only serve 4 more years. The reason why has a long and sordid history Trump can't run more than twice because of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. The amendment's history is rooted in money, race and politics. Here's a look at how it came about. Domenico Montanaro
Biden uses Labor Day speeches to focus on 2 swing states President Biden went to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to talk to union workers on Labor Day. The states are key to Democrats' success in the midterm elections. Claudia Grisales
What Biden's speech in Philadelphia means for the midterms NPR's A Martinez talks to political strategists Dan Sena and Scott Jennings about President Biden's 'battle for the soul of the nation' message ahead of the midterm elections.
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