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Sen. Kamala Harris will hold a distinct advantage in the 2020 California primary: she's run and won three statewide elections, and has high name recognition among voters in the state. Harris launched her presidential campaign in Oakland on Jan. 27.

California, Rich In Delegates, Takes On New Importance For Crowded Democratic Field

Fourteen presidential candidates will descend on San Francisco this weekend, underscoring California's new role as a key early primary state.

The numerals 19, for 2019, were lit up in Times Square in New York City on Dec. 19, ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations.

Americans Are Optimistic About The Future — Just Don't Ask About Politics

A substantial share of Americans are feeling hopeful about the new year, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. And some of us, especially young people, plan to make resolutions.

What The Future Of Work Means For Cities

One of the nation's top economists explores the past and future of work in cities. He finds that opportunities for workers without a college degree are drying up.

Attorney General nominee William Barr (left) is meeting with senators including Judiciary Committee member Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Wednesday, ahead of next week's confirmation hearing.

Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Rosenstein's Exit Expected After Confirmation

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has been on shaky political ground for months, but there is no specific plan for his departure. William Barr's confirmation hearing is next week.

A van belonging to Cesar Sayoc covered in blue tarp was towed by FBI investigators to FBI Miramar Headquarters. The suspect was arrested in connection to the string of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democrats across the country.

Fingerprints, DNA And Social Media Posts Helped FBI Identify Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc

Vitriolic tweets and pro-Trump social media posts add context to the background of Cesar Altieri Sayoc, the man in connection with the homemade pipe bombs sent to top Democrats and liberal donors.

Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia's Seventh District in the House of Representatives, addresses supporters Thursday. She's one of 10 Democratic non-incumbent women running in toss-up districts.

Female Democratic House Candidates Set For A Much Easier Election Day Than GOP Women

A new NPR analysis shows that nearly 3 in 10 non-incumbent Democratic women are in races that either lean their way or are toss-ups. The same is true for only around 1 in 10 non-incumbent GOP women.

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