/national-politics National Politics en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-04/cautiously-optimistic-swing-voters-describe-their-view-of-america-at-250 As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic." Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-04/cautiously-optimistic-swing-voters-describe-their-view-of-america-at-250 Tamara Keith /national-politics/2026-07-03/revolutionary-reenactor-on-the-nuances-of-the-nations-250th-birthday Revolutionary reenactor Jeremiah Poope took host Robin Young on an 11-stop tour of some of Boston's most iconic revolutionary landmarks Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:07:41 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/revolutionary-reenactor-on-the-nuances-of-the-nations-250th-birthday Here & Now Newsroom /national-politics/2026-07-03/america-may-be-turning-250-but-its-only-been-160-years-since-slavery-was-abolished America is celebrating it's 250th anniversary this year, but its only been about 160 years since the 13th Amendment was passed, abolishing slavery. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:06:31 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/america-may-be-turning-250-but-its-only-been-160-years-since-slavery-was-abolished /national-politics/2026-07-03/presidential-historians-reflect-on-the-fourth-of-july How should we celebrate this imperfect union at a time that feels so divisive? Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:04:09 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/presidential-historians-reflect-on-the-fourth-of-july Here & Now Newsroom /national-politics/2026-07-03/openai-floats-a-potential-government-stake OpenAI is discussing giving a 5% stake in the company to the U.S. government. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:02:55 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/openai-floats-a-potential-government-stake Here & Now Newsroom /national-politics/2026-07-03/america-is-turning-250-how-is-washington-d-c-celebrating How does this big birthday compare to the bicentennial? Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:55:59 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/america-is-turning-250-how-is-washington-d-c-celebrating Here & Now Newsroom /national-politics/2026-07-03/ex-olympian-charged-over-alleged-reflecting-pool-damage The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:31 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/ex-olympian-charged-over-alleged-reflecting-pool-damage Juliana Kim /national-politics/2026-07-03/could-infighting-derail-democrats-hopes-to-win-back-house Democrats are hoping they can win back the House majority this fall, but fighting within the party could complicate their plans. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:15:16 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/could-infighting-derail-democrats-hopes-to-win-back-house Elena Moore, A Martínez /national-politics/2026-07-03/hakeem-jeffries-addresses-democratic-party-divisions-says-trump-is-the-bigger-issue On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:15:00 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-03/hakeem-jeffries-addresses-democratic-party-divisions-says-trump-is-the-bigger-issue Michel Martin /national-politics/2026-07-02/house-democrats-accuse-trump-of-hijacking-americas-250th-birthday-for-his-own-gain A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:47:30 GMT /national-politics/2026-07-02/house-democrats-accuse-trump-of-hijacking-americas-250th-birthday-for-his-own-gain Rachel Treisman