The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly map.

The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.

The Atlantic writer Robert Kagan says as Trump violates norms, laws and the Constitution, including his call to nationalize elections, "we're on the edge of the consolidation of dictatorship."

The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.

New Cal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal talks about his first week on the job, CPH's budget and enrollment goals and how he plans to involve the community more in the university's plans.

The debut of new co-host Richard Carvajal explores his Humboldt roots, his own homelessness, and the role of mentorship.

This week we're again featuring Harmonic Howl, who will be playing at the Arcata Rising benefit on Saturday.

Groundbreaking climate therapist Leslie Davenport discusses regulating our nervous systems for climate justice.

The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.

The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.

In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.