Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms

NPR reflects on the events of 9/11 and the toll it left on the U.S. 25 years later. And, President Trump and Vice President Vance's convention speeches urge voters to back the GOP in the midterms.

From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk

In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.

These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada

President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention

The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.

Vance, Trump urge Americans to support Republicans on last night of convention

Vice President Vance delivered remarks at the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention, as President Trump relished his last convention as the Republican Party's dominant leader.

Republican strategist shares takeaways from Vance's speech at the GOP convention

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.

Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.

After court flurry, Missouri officials set aside GOP redistricting

After a flurry of court maneuvers, the Republican redistricting of U.S. House seats in Missouri is blocked. It's a win for Democrats fighting to win control of the House — but maybe not over yet.

Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in GOP messaging ahead of November

A strain of anti-Muslim bigotry has become increasingly common in GOP politics, manifesting everywhere from a "Sharia-free America" caucus in Congress to rhetoric on the campaign trail.

In divided times, Gov. Cox prescribes passionate disagreement, minus contempt

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Spencer Cox, Republican governor of Utah, about his new book, Off Ramp, and his vision for peacemaking.