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10 current headlines from NPR.

Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention

The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.

4h ago

Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech

Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily on tax cuts and border security.

8h ago

Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight

Prosecutors told the court that Andrew and Tristan Tate boasted about having multiple passports and flying on private jets. But the Tates' lawyers argued they were only playing a role for their fans.

11h ago

Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps

A Trump census proposal would stop asking about race and exclude millions of U.S. residents from a count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."

16h ago

National Guard member arrested after drawing gun on fellow soldier in D.C.

A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over reg…

20h ago

Ballot seizures seemed impossible. But judges and officials are prepping for them now

The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for.

20h ago

Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty

Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions.

20h ago

Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win

Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election.

20h ago

The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch

The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

1d ago

Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms

The Republican party is calling it a "Trumpapalooza." The party is throwing an unconventional convention in Dallas this week to try to boost Republican voter enthusiasm.

1d ago