Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm. Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Trump speaks at the NRA convention in Houston Former President Trump speaks at the National Rifle Association convention in Houston — days after a deadly school shooting in another part of Texas. Tim Mak
Has Seattle learned to 'care sustainably' two years after George Floyd's murder? Two years ago this week, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police. His death triggered protests and calls for police reform all across the nation. But what came of those promises? And what about issues not tied to policing? Katie Campbell
Democratic senators call on Republicans to do something about gun safety Another mass shooting and lawmakers talk tough about gun safety — yet possibly getting nothing done. As some in Congress try to find common ground on background checks, can this time be different? Claudia Grisales
On 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's death, Biden signs police reform order President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday on policing — two years after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Tamara Keith
Texas lawmakers have removed gun restrictions in recent years NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Travis Clardy, a Republican state lawmaker in Texas, about this week's school shooting in Uvalde, and the state's gun laws.
Sen. Murphy tries to get talks going on limited gun measures after Texas shooting Even as some lawmakers say it's "nuts" not to take action, any measure faces exceedingly slim odds of passing in the 50-50 Senate. Kelsey Snell
2 House subcommittees are trying to get answers about the baby formula shortage Two House subcommittees are holding hearings on the baby formula crisis. One will focus on the Food and Drug Administration and the formula makers. The other will look at the effects of the shortage. Sydney Lupkin
It's unclear whether the U.S. and Iran will return to the 2015 nuclear deal The Biden administration came to office promising to revive a nuclear deal with Iran, but for months officials have said time is running out. The top negotiator is briefing Congress on the stalemate. Michele Kelemen
Soon after the Uvalde shooting, conspiracy theories took off among the far right Rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories were rampant on right-wing social media before verifiable information came out about the gunman who took at least 21 lives at a Texas elementary school. Odette Yousef