From missing mail to armed federal agents and sweeping voter investigations, the warning signs suggest a democracy being squeezed before Americans even reach the ballot box…

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

TV ads featuring Trump are expanding nationally, prompting bipartisan questions over whether they comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity.

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon

County commissioners approved a list of sites that drew criticism from voting rights advocates and local civic groups.

The end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters sa

"Federal officials are racing to fork over America's public lands to one of wealthiest corporations on Earth before the courts can even weigh in."

Collins cast some recent votes that can help likely Democratic challenger Troy Jackson tie her to Trump and to ICE. And there’s evidence that both liberals and moderates will listen.

Accepting tickets to the Kennedy Center honors gala compromised the commissioners’ impartiality, ethics experts told ProPublica. FCC Chair Brendan Carr has been gifted at least $63,000 worth of ticket...