JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Democrats see an opportunity now that Ken Paxton, a controversial MAGA loyalist, is the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas. But even with their preferred Republican on the ballot, Democrats still face major headwinds in Texas' mid... See more
Democrats are looking for a path to winning more Congressional seats in the future. One way may be to court more rural voters. Copyright 2026 NPR Democrats are looking for a path to winning more Congressional seats in the future. One way may be to court m... See more
LEILA FADEL, HOST: The United States and Iran might be close to a preliminary deal that would extend the current ceasefire and gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That's the waterway that plays a critical role in shipping global oil supplies. While the... See more
Negotiations to end the war in Iran are "proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner," President Trump wrote Sunday, though he added that he told his negotiators "not to rush into a deal." Copyright 2026 NPR Negotiations to end the war in Iran are "p... See more
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: North Carolina is an important swing state for this fall's midterms, and last night, 12 swing voters from that state gathered for a focus group to talk politics. NPR senior political correspondent Mara Liasson watched it. And she's he... See more
