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Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are in line for some of the top jobs at the U.S. Justice Department.

The Democratic-led House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed five House Republicans — including top GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.

New details from a Census survey shows just how much more diverse the American electorate is becoming, with political implications still to come.

A half century ago, a beekeeper from New Zealand and a Sherpa from Nepal reached the top of Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. To mark next month's anniversary of the epic ascent, Peter Hillary and Jamling Norgay return to Everest to retrace their fathers' legendary footsteps.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with several prominent moderates about their inclusion in the Republican Party. Senators Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island and Mike Castle of Delaware, former Masachusetts Gov. William Weld and Jane Swift talk about the fight for social positions that differ form the conservative ones now dominating the party. They each look to 2008, with hope that a pro-choice Republican will be on the ticket.

For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party. It comes after Musk's explosive breakup with President Trump. Musk has been critical of Republicans' support for Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Four years ago, Republicans went into midterms focused on dismantling the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Democrats now believe the health care issue could boost them to victory in November.

Counting individual votes this election is more important than ever, and this time both parties are scouring the globe to make sure every American citizen who wants to vote can. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.