Carrie Johnson

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Representative Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday his decision to drop out of the 2026 congressional race and not seek re-election for his third term.

It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss a Senate committee's vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Todd Blanche's newly cleared path toward confirmation as attorney general, and how Republicans are handling misconduct allegations against two House members. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, Supreme Court and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

Named to the Spring Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Duluth were Paetyn J. Spilde and Stella M. Vatnsdal of Roseau and Mia R. Hallett and Tristan D. Johnson of Warroad.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville City Schools recently made the decision to cut the orchestra program for both middle school and high school students in an effort to save district costs.

President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.

President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.

The Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on the White House ballroom over dissents from the chief justice and the court's three liberals.

The Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on the White House ballroom over dissents from the chief justice and the court's three liberals.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — An international spotlight and opportunity for a financial boom is shining on Asheville as it hosts a G20 finance track

Financial leaders from across the world have gathered for the G20 finance track meeting in western North Carolina, a purposeful decision meant to bring revenue to a region still recovering from Helene.