The second night of the Republican National Convention featured a naturalization ceremony, a presidential pardon and the secretary of state speaking while abroad on official business.

Democratic delegates were supposed to be in Milwaukee this week. Instead, they're attending the Democratic National Convention virtually. Two delegates from Michigan share their experience with NPR.

The speaker lineup has made some wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country, which is most likely to entice younger voters.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are among those thought to be on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist.

Two governors reportedly are on Joe Biden's shortlist for vice president. Experience running a state during the pandemic could bolster the ticket, but devoting months to campaigning has its risks.

Joe Biden's latest policy proposal would aim to make both child care and elder care more accessible and affordable.

The $600 unemployment benefit set to expire this month helped keep families afloat, says Georgetown University's Indivar Dutta-Gupta. Without it, they face serious hardship, and the economy will slow.

With a presidential campaign and historic demonstrations unfolding, the country's youngest voters and activists are navigating the power of direct action versus electoral politics in real time.

The presumptive Democratic nominee spoke with Philadelphia community leaders about protecting public health while reopening businesses and schools, aided by expansive federal involvement and spending.

The Democratic Party standard bearer's opposition comes as more activists call on cities and states to defund or abolish police departments, which President Trump's campaign has seized on.

The backyard wood structure looks like something you'd find in a secret garden or a little hut in the forest. The artist and his husband have gained lots of fans on social media.

As the country begins to lift stay-at-home orders, nowhere is the messy patchwork of timelines and rules more pronounced than in the Midwest. Businesses and customers are navigating a confusing maze.

U.S. soldiers liberated the Nordhausen concentration camp in Nazi Germany 75 years ago this month. Sol Gringlas' family usually joins the 100-year-old on the day. The pandemic has changed that.

Otis Knapp Lee made cakes for Bill Clinton's inaugurations and gave away thousands of turkeys every Thanksgiving. But the Detroit deli owner was best known for his heaping corned-beef sandwiches.

The Indianapolis-based institution is gathering documents and other items that will one day help tell the story of the coronavirus pandemic. Historians are asking the public to help.

A next coronavirus relief package should require additional pay for workers like nurses, doctors and first responders, the Senate minority leader said.

The Iraq war veteran, who has stirred controversy within her own party, failed to take off in the Democratic presidential primary.

President Trump and top officials are giving younger citizens increasingly dire warnings about their ability to easily spread the coronavirus and fall seriously ill.

Rep. Dan Lipinski, the moderate eight-term Democratic congressman, lost his primary to business consultant Marie Newman.

The governor ultimately turned to a state public health official to issue an order shutting down the primary after a judge said postponing the vote at the last minute would set "a terrible precedent."