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Year in review: Trump, gerrymandering & redistricting : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore how President Trump pushed Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps with the hope of getting more Republican members of the House of Representatives, and how that led to an escalation of partisan gerrymandering throughout the country.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The incoming Trump team worked closely with us, a rare display of nonpartisanship to free hostages and end a war. It feels like a decade ago. A lot can happen in a year, as 2025 has shown.
‘Silver tsunami’ of retiring business owners leaves Main Streets at a crossroads
(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) ALPENA — Mary Rajasekhar had owned Olivet Book and Gift for 35 years when she decided last Christmas it was time to retire. But, with her children spread out across the country and into their own […]
Advocates push for passage of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Advocates with the National Breast Cancer Coalition hope Congress will move the bipartisan measure forward.
Gridlock dotted with bipartisan breakthroughs in divided Legislature
The first divided Michigan Legislature in years stands out as historically unproductive. Despite some bipartisan action, gridlock looms over the year.
Party politics: Defining ‘conservative’
Re: “Partisanship: ‘Elections have consequences’ ” (Dec. 18, Northwest Voices): I question the boilerplate use of the label “conservative” as the opposite of “progressive” in articles and opinion pieces discussing party politics. “Regressive” would be a more accurate label in most...
Calls for penalties as outrage grows over limited release of Epstein files
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie build bipartisan coalition to hold attorney general Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress
Market-savvy Treasury chief Scott Bessent emerges as unlikely MAGA warrior
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s partisan comments are causing concern among investors and lawmakers, as he breaks with tradition and engages in combative rhetoric.
Support for scientific funding doesn’t have to be partisan — but scientists must make the case, says new study
Distrust of elites, not partisanship, best predicted people's support for cutting scientific funding.
Trump Supporters Distrust Science. We Need Ways to Reach Them.
Opinion | Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.
House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation …
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts
Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.
Will Congress compromise on health costs? Americans worry.
What if I told you there is a bipartisan plan on the table to compromise on Obamacare subsidies extensions?
'I'm pissed': Speaker removes two bipartisan provisions from defense policy bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed the provisions at the 11th hour
Senate health care talks flicker to life as ObamaCare deadline nears
A bipartisan group of senators is making a renewed push toward finding a health care solution as the hour-glass winds down to the end-of-month deadline to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (A…
Taiwan Reels From Political Faceoff Between President, Opponents
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has escalated his rhetoric against opposition parties by accusing them of abusing their legislative power, as the island descends into partisan strife after a clash over fiscal spending.
What does losing Harris Democratic Party endorsement mean for John Whitmire?
Harris County Democratic Party officials argue that today’s political climate will force them to be more outspoken in future races — even the nonpartisan ones.
The worrying rise of purity politics in Olympia
A more partisan state Legislature is more focused on scoring political points than they are in seeking the best solutions for Washingtonians.
Cassidy: ‘There is a deal that could be made’ on ACA subsidies by end of year
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday expressed cautious optimism about a bipartisan compromise on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for a select group of Americans before the ta…
Former Republican congressman on why it's so hard to get bipartisan consensus on healthcare
Fred Upton, a former Republican congressman from Michigan, discusses the Senate's failed health care votes and the political fallout of rising insurance premiums.
Trump's plan to limit student loans for nurses is facing bipartisan backlash
Over 140 bipartisan lawmakers wrote to oppose the Education Department's plan to place new student-loan limits on nursing programs.
Health Technologies: Where We Are Now and a Look Ahead to 2026
More than ever before, digital solutions are transforming how health care is accessed and delivered. The potential of health technologies to bring about transformative change is especially pronounced in rural areas where health care challenges such as hospital closures and health workforce shortages are acute.
The Senate is set to vote on two rival health plans. Here's what's at stake for Americans
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on two partisan health bills addressing expiring COVID-era subsidies. These subsidies help millions of Americans with insurance costs.
Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire
Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.
Lawmakers explain their bipartisan efforts to tackle rising health insurance premiums
'Common Ground': Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., discuss their efforts to make health insurance more affordable and prevent premium spikes on 'Special Report.'
Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce “CommonGround Bill” to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums
Above: House Republicans and Democrats announcing a bipartisan framework last week to keep health care costs down. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 total House Members, introduced the “CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act,” based on the health care framework they […]
I Watched Science Change the World. Here's What Could Stop It.
As we mark the 45th anniversary of Bayh-Dole, we must remember its origins: a bipartisan solution that allowed science and taxpayer-funded research to deliver public benefits.
'Civil war': Utah, PA governors call out political violence in bipartisan panel
Republican Governor of Utah Spencer Cox and Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania called on Americans to stop using violence against political opponents.
Bipartisan bill looks to expand internet access in Iran
The FREEDOM Act proposes helping to expand internet freedom in Iran
Miami mayor’s race: Democrat leads Republican backed by Trump
Trump-endorsed Emilio González faced off against DNC-backed Eileen Higgins Tuesday in the unusually partisan race for Miami mayor.
Govs. Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro to discuss political violence in a bipartisan conversation
The Republican and Democratic governors will sit down Tuesday night with "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie to talk about political extremism and the current state of politics.
Miami’s mayoral runoff gives Democrats hope of breaking a nearly 30-year streak of GOP control
The race to become Miami’s next mayor may technically be nonpartisan, but the politics surrounding the contest aren’t.
GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick: Doing nothing on health care ‘not an option’
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), the author of a bipartisan health care plan and a moderate Republican whose district voted for former Vice President Harris in 2024, said taking no action on the exp…
Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes
Top lawmakers who were briefed last week on the September “double-tap” strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean say they would support the release of video from the attack, with Democrats actively calling for it to be made public.
Viewpoint: Follow the science? In this era of hyper-partisanship, Republicans and Democrats follow different paths
e’re often told to “follow the science” — a comforting phrase that suggests clarity, objectivity, and consensus. But in today’s hyperpolarized world, even
Cassidy projects optimism on winning bipartisan support for his health care plan
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s health committee, said he planned to present leadership with his plan as soon as Sunday evening.
Oregon Says It’s ‘Open for Business’; Let’s Hope This Time It’s Real — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Governor Kotek is saying the right things. She’s acknowledging real problems. Now comes the hard part: steady, practical, bipartisan work to restore predictability, rebuild trust, and confront the housing, addiction, and mental-health challenges that touch every corner of the state.
Murkowski is seeking bipartisan compromise on health care subsidies as deadline approaches
Alaska’s U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski also raised concerns over the Trump administration’s targeting of alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, under pressure, backs longshot health care plan
Ciscomani, R-Arizona, signed onto a bipartisan plan that would temporarily extend a set of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
A special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering
RELEASE: Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members Announce New Health Care Framework “CommonGround 2025”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, December 4, 2025, a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. The bipartisan framework includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs), with […]
Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members Announce New Health Care Framework “CommonGround 2025” Addressing Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums for American Families
Watch Rep. Kiggans’ Speech here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, December 4, 2025, a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. The bipartisan framework includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax […]
House Lawmakers on Bipartisan Health Care Plan
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), and other House lawmakers brief reporters on a bipartisan health care plan.
Congress pulls major college sports bill after bipartisan backlash: 'Not ready for prime time'
The move to pull the SCORE Act by GOP leaders two hours before it was slated for a final vote was seen as a sign it didn't had enough support to pass.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
Time running out for Trump, lawmakers to fix soaring health care costs
Millions of Americans will see a big jump in prices after year's end - if a bipartisan agreement remains elusive to keep costs down
Time running out for Trump, lawmakers to fix soaring health care costs
Millions of Americans will see a big jump in prices after year's end - if a bipartisan agreement remains elusive to keep costs down
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely
With a ticking clock and no clear bipartisan path forward, extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is becoming more challenging.
Sens. Cruz and Booker urge business leaders to support 'Trump accounts' program
Bipartisan senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker urged Fortune 1000 companies to support the new "Trump Accounts" federal savings program for newborn Americans.
GOP pessimism grows over any deal to extend expiring health care subsidies
Senate Republicans don’t see a bipartisan deal to extend enhanced health insurance premium subsidies coming together before the Christmas deadline, given the complexity of the issue and a growing f…
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
A bipartisan breakthrough appears unlikely ahead of next week's scheduled votes.
Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill
The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday said Secretary Pete Hegseth had confirmed to him there was a second US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September — an attack that has drawn bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
Trump’s quest for political retribution is impeding the Justice Department : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career prosecutors and other civil servants are no longer calling the shots. How does this partisan shift affect major court cases, from redistricting in Texas to James Comey’s prosecution?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
Science at the statehouse: experts will embed at the legislature to help lawmakers craft informed policies
The new program mirrors efforts in other states to bring nonpartisan scientific input to lawmaking
Harper: It's time for a conservative fix to college sports
The SCORE Act, spearheaded by Republicans, offers a bipartisan solution at a critical time.
Reps Unite To Seek Increase In Space Science, Exploration Spending
A bipartisan House group has urged congressional appropriations leadership to fund certain space and science offices at the levels proposed by the Senate.
Lawmakers voice bipartisan support for congressional reviews of Trump's boat strikes
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.