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The New York primary is next week, and polls suggest Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a big lead over actor Cynthia Nixon. But upset victories over the party establishment have given Nixon's campaign hope.

Republican candidates are speaking up about environmental issues that have plagued Florida's waters — and tourism industry — this summer, as Democrats say their opponents haven't done enough.

NPR's Michel Martin reviews the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings into the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh with court watcher David A. Kaplan.

"We WON!!!" the Cleveland Police Department tweeted of the comeback victory, before adding, "Wait....Oh God. The free beer thing...Ok Cleveland. Stay calm."

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.

The Education Department offers new findings on student loan forgiveness; Enrollment in Puerto Rico's schools drops after Hurricane Maria; DeVos calls for more free and open speech on college campuses

In the 67 Republican-held House districts that Democrats have the best chance of winning this fall, male Democratic candidates raised an average of about $500,000 more than women candidates.

Despite warning signs that Democrats could gain big in the midterm elections, many Republican supporters remain enthusiastically behind President Trump and his predictions of a "red wave" in November.

Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the federal deficit ballooning to $779 billion in the just-ended fiscal year. It's a 17 percent increase from the previous year.

Republicans control 67 of the country's 99 state legislative chambers. Matt Walter of the Republican State Leadership Committee explains to NPR's Steve Inskeep how the GOP prioritizes local races.