Politics

Rep.-elect George Santos faces growing investigations by state and local prosecutors and anger from New York voters. Santos has admitted to misleading the public about much of his life story.

A recount has confirmed that Kris Mayes defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh by 280 votes, one of the closest elections in state history.

Investors still view climate change as a serious financial risk. But Republican attacks could have a chilling effect on the kinds of actions they're willing to take to deal with the problem.

A Republican district attorney in New York has opened a probe into George Santos, who has admitted misleading the public about much of his official biography.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Mike Madrid about Republicans opposition to lifting Title 42, an order used to expel thousands of asylum-seekers during the pandemic.

N.Y. Rep.-elect George Santos is being investigated for lying about his past. Ukrainians prepare for a renewed offensive by Russian forces. A new far-right government is sworn in Thursday in Israel.

Santos is under investigation by Long Island prosecutors, after disclosures surfaced that the embattled Republican lied as he campaigned for office.

In 2022 Florida officials announced charges against 20 people for voter fraud, but the prosecution of these cases has hit some roadblocks.

Republicans plan to use their majority in the House to probe environmental, social and governance investing, which are at the center of a debate over how businesses should respond to climate change.

Southwest Airlines tries to recover from operational meltdown. Supreme Court allows Title 42 border restrictions to continue. Republicans plan to probe environmental, social and governance investing.