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Kate Brophy McGee, chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, spoke with NPR about local efforts to reassure voters as President Trump questions election security. The interview aired Sunday, September 27, 2026 on NPR's Weekend Edition.
Two years after Hurricane Helene, residents of western North Carolina are enrolling in power tool training to prepare for future disasters. The community-driven effort reflects a broader push for self-sufficiency in the storm's aftermath.
Kelly Yu, who operates three well-known sushi restaurants in the Phoenix area, was held in immigration detention for eight months. The local community rallied around her during that time, and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visited Yu at one of her restaurants.
NPR's Scott Neuman traveled through Virginia and Maryland to examine why opposition to new data centers is bridging deep political divides. The reporter's notebook, published September 26, 2026, highlights a growing grassroots movement that transcends party lines.
A typewriter that Maya Angelou used for decades is now on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., positioned near the original Star-Spangled Banner. A curator explains why the artifact belongs in that company.
Hurricane Nolo is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend as it nears Hawaii's Big Island, bringing torrential rain to areas already saturated by summer storms. Forecasters warn of dangerous flooding despite the storm likely avoiding landfall.
NPR's weekly news quiz, published Friday, September 25, 2026, tests readers on the Trump arch, Fat Bear Week, and other stories. The quiz is part of NPR's ongoing news coverage and is available online.
Three media outlets returned to the White House on Thursday following a judge's ruling, while President Trump met with China's Xi and Israel's prime minister addressed the United Nations.
President Trump is invoking national security to justify actions including banning reporters and building a new ballroom and arch, according to NPR. The trend raises questions about how far presidential security powers extend and how courts respond.
A new AARP survey reveals that adults over 50 are facing growing financial strain in the years before retirement, even as overall poverty rates fall. The findings highlight a troubling trend for older Americans.
A federal judge's ruling has restored White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, but a press freedom expert warns that improved procedures alone may not settle the underlying First Amendment dispute.
The FBI is investigating claims by criminal hackers that they breached the bureau's jobs website, an incident that raises potential counterintelligence and safety concerns for employees and applicants. The agency has not confirmed the scope of the apparent intrusion.
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