The Latest Breaking News from Domenico Montanaro

As Biden and Trump prep for the 2024 presidential debate, what’s at stake?

After facing each other in two 2020 debates, Biden and Trump are set for a rematch as they seek to pull ahead in 2024.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2024

Trump says abortion should be left to states; Vatican takes stance on gender theory

Trump says abortion should be left to states, the Vatican released a new document calling gender theory a "grave threat" to society.

WEKU · Apr 9, 2024

Putin wins Russian election; Supreme Court tackles misinformation, censorship case

Putin hails his victory in a Russian election with no real opposition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that examines whether the government can combat misinformation online.

WEKU · Mar 18, 2024

As the House GOP struggles to pick a speaker, a lawmaker aims to simplify the process

Previous efforts to elect a House speaker have failed at the floor vote. As the search stretches into a third week, Rep. Mike Flood wants Republicans to commit to voting for their party's nominee.

WEKU · Oct 23, 2023

Up First briefing: Trump's GOP support; ICE detention conditions; Senate selfie quest

Why Trump's fourth indictment still won't change Republican voters' minds. A report alleges "barbaric" conditions in ICE detention facilities. Senate interns took selfies with all 100 senators.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Up First briefing: Trump's arraignment; Lizzo sued; Republicans on climate change

Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned on charges in connected to the Jan. 6 riot today. Three of Lizzo's former dancers sue her for harassment. The GOP prioritizes the economy over climate change.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2023

What Trump's arraignment means for his 2024 election bid

Fresh off a historic arraignment, former President Donald Trump is still very much running to regain office in 2024. This is the lay of the land for the weeks and months ahead.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2023

Got election questions? NPR's Domenico Montanaro has answers

The final day of voting for the 2022 midterm elections is fast approaching. Tell us what questions are still looming large for you, and we'll answer as many as we can next week.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022