Don Gonyea

Democratic party leaders are using Tuesday's presidential debate to harness the energy of supporters in Ohio heading into the 2020 election.

Members of Congress are talking about impeachment as they visit their home districts this weekend. Some are doing so voluntarily. Others can't avoid the topic.

Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos' district went for President Trump and she did not back impeachment until the Ukraine scandal. On Friday, she talked to students in her district about the Constitution.

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin represents a district that voted for President Trump in 2016. She had opposed calls for impeaching Trump but changed her mind. Voters in her district are weighing in.

In addition to her work as a journalist and author, Cokie Roberts was well known as a prominent Catholic. It was part of her public persona, and she didn't hesitate to criticize the church she loved.

Wisconsin is a crucial state for Democrats to win back in the 2020 presidential election. Voters there share thoughts on the campaign in the wake of the third primary debate.

The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden told NPR his version of his decision to vote for use of force in Iraq — and that once the U.S. went to war, he immediately objected. Is this what happened?

The race to make the debate stage has created a pseudo early primary for Democratic presidential candidates, changing many dynamics in the 2020 campaign.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has battled against tougher gun controls, but now says he wants stronger background checks, limits on the size of ammunition clips, and new so-called red flag laws.

Dayton, Ohio, is reeling from tornadoes and a mass shooting that killed 9 people. More funerals are scheduled Monday. On Sunday, many turned to music — German and hometown funk — to help them heal.

Opponents of President Trump are increasing public pressure on those who contribute to the Trump reelection campaign. One major Trump donor faces a call for a boycott of a business he owns, SoulCycle.

Recent boycotts and public shaming of donors to President Trump have prompted a backlash among conservatives and renewed arguments over the transparency of campaign donations.

Democrats in Arizona flipped a Senate seat last year. Watching presidential candidates debate this week, there was enthusiasm to take on President Trump and stress over the stakes of the election.

Democrats filled a movie theater in Maricopa County. The state elected a Democrat to the Senate last year, raising hopes to make it competitive in 2020.

President Trump is pushing hard to pass a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada through Congress. Some labor leaders are fighting hard against it because they see it as too similar to NAFTA.

In the 1970s, Algebra Mothers earned a cult following in their native Detroit. Now they're enjoying newfound popularity with the release of past recordings.

In early primary and caucus states, there are well-known places — diners, fairs, union halls — where candidates connect with voters. Here are some of the classics and a few new spots.

Steven Mnuchin confirmed Wednesday that an Obama-era plan to put the image of anti-slavery campaigner Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, would not be enacted during the Trump administration.

Pennsylvania is the single biggest, must-win battleground state in the 2020 general election. Even though the primary is held in April, candidates are already campaigning like the vote is soon.