Signage is hung on the exterior of the United Center in preparation for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here’s how to watch

August 19, 2024

The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 19, through Thursday, Aug. 22.How to watchNPR will have live video...

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President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden to address the nation

July 24, 2024

In an Oval Office speech this evening, President Biden will address his decision to abandon his race for a second...

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The Philharmonik group sitting on a couch.

Sacramento’s The Philharmonik wins 2024 Tiny Desk Contest

May 15, 2024

The winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is The Philharmonik! Hailing from Sacramento, Calif., The Philharmonik is a producer,...

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Kenny Riehl, of Solon, Iowa, adjusts a telescope while looking at the sun before a total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Trenton, Ohio.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Watch the live stream of the solar eclipse

April 8, 2024

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will darken a swath of North America in the middle of the...

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President Joe Biden speaks from the Treaty Room in the White House on April 14, 2021, about the withdrawal of the remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

Watch live: President Biden to hold press conference after meeting with Xi Jinping

November 15, 2023

President Joe Biden will hold a solo press conference, his third of the year, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, following his...

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U.S. President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Biden is giving an Oval Office address to push for more spending on Israel and Ukraine

October 19, 2023

President Biden is giving a rare Oval Office address on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET to make the case that...

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President Joe Biden speaks from the Treaty Room in the White House on April 14, 2021, about the withdrawal of the remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

President Biden addresses the nation about the Hamas attack on Israel

October 10, 2023

President Biden will address the American people Tuesday about the situation in Israel where Hamas militants attacked the country Saturday,...

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Former President Donald Trump arrives at court, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York.

Live updates: Donald Trump has surrendered to a New York criminal court

April 4, 2023

Former President Donald Trump has surrendered to a New York criminal court for processing. He'll appear in court at 2:15...

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President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., delivers remarks during a Joint Session of Congress Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

How to watch and listen to President Biden’s State of the Union speech

February 7, 2023

President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, a speech that is expected to highlight...

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President Joe Biden 2022 State of the Union

Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPR

February 7, 2023

Por primera vez, NPR News ofrecerá una transmisión bilingüe especial del discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión. Se presentará en una...

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Watch live: House Jan. 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation

October 13, 2022

The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding a series of public hearings....

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President Joe Biden walks along the West Colonnade, Friday, November 5, 2021

Thursday, September 1: Biden delivers a prime-time speech about democracy in Philadelphia

September 1, 2022

President Biden travels to Philadelphia to deliver a speech about what the White House calls the "battle for the soul...

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