Podcasts about tax revenue

This week, we invited our state senator, Katie Muth, to give us a peek behind the curtain into her work to stop the Pennhurst data center and the unexpected factors that make that work harder. No matter where you live, this is essential information to understand how this relatively new issue dramatically affects your life and well-being. 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - How Does the Data Center Issue Uniquely Affect Pennsylvania? 05:54 - Pennsylvania's Energy Infrastructure 09:05 - Background Info on Data Centers 15:30 - The Aidans' Plan to Bring Pennsylvania Back 17:00 - Our Community, Data Centers, and the Environment 50:00 - Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar Daban Incident, and the Dangers of Infrasound 54:20 - Will Data Centers Bring in Tax Revenue? 57:42 - It's All the Oil and Gas Lobby? Always Has Been 1:16:00 - The Politics of Data Centers 1:30:08 - AI in the Workplace and Social Life 1:35:43 - Campaign Finance, Corruption, and Issues in State Government 1:57:00 - Remediation and Regulation 2:01:14 - Local Control 2:13:50 - Conclusion

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled .62 billion in August, 7.1 percent more than in August 2025. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and remitted to the agency in August. Calendar year-to-date sales tax revenue was .2 billion, up 7.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes — 0 million,... Article Link

David Hebert discusses the fiscal debates surrounding Social Security's impending 2032 shortfall. Hebert refutes the idea that raising tax rates increases treasury revenue, noting that tax revenue historically remains constant at 17–18% of GDP because high rates prompt tax avoidance. Instead of "starving the beast" of resources, Hebert advocates for "starving the beast of responsibility" by decentralizing programs through federalism to cut administrative costs. He urges structural reforms to Social Security, highlighting that the ratio of workers supporting each retiree has plummeted from 40-to-1 down to 2-to-1. (4)

Jordan Fenster from CT Insider joins us to discuss the state tax revenue for marijuana being up despite the sales being.....MID!

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said state sales tax revenue totaled .6 billion in July, 10.1 percent more than in July 2025. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July. Calendar year-to-date sales tax revenue was .6 billion, up 7.4 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes — 7... Article Link

China's tax revenue tops 10 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, while total tax and fee collections hit 16.7 trillion yuan, highlighting continued economic momentum.

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Yuma's excise tax revenue bond rating was upgraded from A1 to Aa3 on July 1. The City also received the same upgrade for its Water and Sewer utility system revenue bonds. The ratings were issued by Moody's Ratings, an independent credit rating agency that evaluates an organization's ability to meet its financial obligations. The upgrade to Aa3 indicates that Moody's views the City as having a strong ability to meet its financial obligations and a low level of credit risk. The upgrades were based on the City's strong financial position, including a positive trend of healthy reserves,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-excise-tax-revenue-bond-rating-upgrade/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled .2 billion in June, 4.2 percent more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in June 2026 was up 6.9 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales... Article Link

Experts say the tournament is on pace to be the biggest sports betting event in history, bringing new revenue to the state. But some fear it carries public health costs, too.

Maggie Dougherty, Reporter, Capitol News Illinois, joins Megan Lynch. She's been exploring how the state of Illinois is spending revenue generated from gambling across the state. People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year.

The Infrastructure and Economic Impact of Data Centers. Guest: Simon Constable. Data centers have become essential infrastructure for AI development, consuming vast amounts of water and electricity. While they provide significant tax revenue for localities, particularly in states like Virginia and Texas, their construction often faces local opposition due to their immense resource requirements and costs. 81881

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has reported said state sales tax revenue totaled .5 billion in May, 6.6 percent more than in May 2025. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in May 2026 was up 8.7 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor... Article Link

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled .7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in April 2026 was up 7.9 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales... Article Link

Prediction markets have grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. This episode asks whether they are powerful forecasting tools or gambling platforms in disguise—and what their rise means for how risk and information are priced.    Hosts:    Rebecca Patterson, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)   Sebastian Mallaby, Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)   Guest:    Christy Goldsmith Romero, Former Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)   We discuss: How prediction markets are turning the world into a “casino” where you can bet on almost anything, from elections and geopolitics to sports and niche events. The evolution of prediction markets from academic tools to mainstream platforms shaping finance, politics, and culture. Why these markets sometimes outperform polls, where they fall short, and how they blur the line between forecasting and entertainment-driven gambling. As Rebecca Patterson asks: “Are these markets actually useful, or are they just gambling dressed up as forecasting?” The legal gray areas that are allowing prediction markets to expand so quickly and the growing risk of manipulation and insider bets. An anecdote from France, where someone allegedly tampered with a weather sensor to manipulate the outcome of a prediction market bet. How governments and regulators are struggling to keep up. Whether these markets truly reflect the “wisdom of crowds” or just loud, well-funded players.   Mentioned on the Episode:    Anthony M. Diercks, Jared Dean Katz, and Jonathan H. Wright, “Kalshi and the Rise of Macro Markets,” Federal Reserve Board   “The Future of Financial Services Regulation: A Conversation with CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero,” Brookings Institution    Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin, “Expanded Sports Betting Legalization Would Generate Billions in Tax Revenue,” Tax Foundation   Andy Serwer, “Charles Schwab CEO Explains Why Investing Works—and Gambling Doesn't,” Barron's   Want to keep up with The Spillover? Sign up to receive an email alert when new episodes are released.   The Spillover is a production of the Council on Foreign Relations. The opinions expressed on the show are solely those of the hosts and guests, not of the Council, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "tax revenue" in Chinese.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled billion in March, 10 percent more than in March 2025. The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency in March. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in March 2026 was up 6.9 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales... Article Link

Day 30. 2,000 tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf. Oil at $107. Gas at $5. Trump says we're winning. Iran has launched 79 waves of strikes. We've dropped 10,000 bombs and we're running out of them. Putin is selling oil at a premium. Exxon just posted record profits. Congress is being handed a $200 billion tab. Nobody voted for this. Everybody's paying for it. This is The Mop-Up. Award-losing journalism.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in February 2026 was up 5.6 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales...Article Link

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in February 2026 was up 5.6 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales...Article Link

As state legislators begin to talk about next year's budget, data centers have taken center stage, sparking negotiations over proposed regulations. The companies behind data centers promise new jobs, but there's growing concern among lawmakers over the loss of billions of dollars due to their eligibility for a tax exemption and their impact on the environment and utility costs. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kate Huangpu, a government reporter for Spotlight PA.  Read Kate's reporting here.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Missourians bet more than half a billion dollars in the first month of legal sports wagering, but just over $500,000 came back to the state as tax revenue.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Federal tax receipts are surging—up double digits across the board—yet the deficit problem hasn't gone anywhere. Why? Entitlements. Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue to grow at breakneck speed, while waste, fraud, and abuse remain largely untouched.From tariffs acting as a hidden tax to welfare programs like TANF being treated as state-level slush funds, the issue isn't revenue—it's spending priorities and zero accountability. Until entitlement growth and oversight are taken seriously, record revenues won't fix what's broken.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's budget boosts spending 3.8% over last year, even as tax revenue growth slows to 2.9%, federal aid is uncertain, and reserves have already been tapped.

Chris and Amy discuss early receipts for sports-betting in Missouri. Amy points out that $543 million was wagered, but after final distribution, just $521,000 was sent to the state in tax revenue. Less than 1/100 of 1% of the total wagers.

January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Study: Democrats are as pagan and Godless as you would imagine, and it has gotten much worse. But we're all in trouble because Republicans are less and less believers too – but not nearly to the extent of Dems, yet.Good ol' classy Crocked Crockett: Jasmine Crockett says ‘f— you' to Supreme Court over new Texas districts. More. Notice a repeat of the classic hypocrisy of Dems: Justices are “illegitimate” if they disagree with Dems.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in December, outpacing inflation by a lot.Texas Launches Lone Star Coins and Modern Texas Redback Gold Notes.Texas teachers union sues to stop TEA probe over Charlie Kirk posts.Yesterday much “conservative-leaning” media acted like Leftist media and attacked Hilton. I held off covering the story until the truth could come out and as I expected from the beginning, this was not Hilton acting badly but a local hotel franchise.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

First, San Diego's cannabis business tax isn't projected to bring the expected revenue. Then, we explain what's holding up the San Diego Unified School District's recent land transfer proposal. Also, with one week of free parking in Balboa Park left, we give you an idea of what to check out. Plus, we have an update on KSDS, San Diego's other public radio station. Lastly, Escondido is looking to crack down on the use of illegal or illicit fireworks.

PREVIEW WARNING AGAINST FRAGMENTED STATE-LEVEL AI REGULATION Colleague Kevin Frazier. Kevin Frazier, a University of Texas Law School fellow, warns against fragmented AI regulation by individual states seeking tax revenue. He advocates for a national framework rather than hasty local laws, arguing that allowing technology to develop through "trial and error" is superior to heavy-handed, immediate restrictions.

MCPS faces criticism for wrong calls and "gaslighting" over snow closure calls last week. Can this be done better? MCPS has announced adjustments to its ongoing boundary and program change proposals. The teacher's union announces Apple Ballot recommendations for next year's elections much earlier than the past. Montgomery County Council staff is now projecting declining revenues from property and income taxes. And more. Music by Kara Levchenko.

Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with The Sunday Times

Nov. 20, 2025- We talk with Cannabis Advisory Board Chairman Joe Belluck about the distribution of marijuana tax revenue to organizations serving communities impacted by past drug policies. We also explore the problem of out-of-state marijuana ending up in New York's recreational market.

Seamus Coffey, chairperson of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, on the outlook of the Irish economy as a result of US tariffs.

Guy Gordon and Bob Schneider, Citizens Research Council's senior research associate for state affairs, look at what is in the final state budget, signed into law this week by Governor Whitmer, from both the 30,000 foot level and the nitty gritty level, digging into some of the elements that didn't receive much attention. Calling it the Michigan ‘Potholes and Pot' budget, Guy and Bob discuss how the budget finally tries to start addressing how Michigan funds roads by removing the confusing sales tax on gasoline, so those dollars now go directly where they belong: fixing roads. But that change also cuts off money that used to flow to schools and local governments. Backfilling the School Aid Fund Schools were mostly held harmless, but because some of their funding was shifted to universities, K–12 districts end up about $400 million short. No Backfill for Cities, Villages and Townships Local governments weren't so lucky — they're losing around $93 million, which could mean tighter budgets for public safety and local services. This equals a 5–10% reduction, depending on the community. Impact varies: Townships may be more affected since revenue sharing can be a large portion of their budget. Some public safety grants (~$42M) were added, but they're targeted and don't offset the broader cuts. Budget Gimmicks and Sustainability The good news? No budget gimmicks this year. It's considered honest and sustainable, with no major short-term gimmicks like early payments or delayed obligations, even as COVID-era one-time funds fade away. Michigan budgeted one-time funds carefully. While some lawmakers claim the budget is smaller, it's actually slightly larger once you count all spending — around $84 billion total. On the process side, there was real progress: lawmakers made earmark requests public and transparent. But the process was still rushed, and there was a big miss — the state skipped the usual public revenue estimate, leaving a major transparency gap. In short: Michigan's budget is cleaner, more sustainable and fixes old problems than in past years. But leaves a few new ones to deal with in coming years. The budget solves long-standing issues around fuel taxes and revenue use. Schools were protected, but took a secondary hit from a university funding shift. The budget is sustainable, transparent, and returns to normal size relative to the state's economy.

MD Board of Revenue Estimates issues surprisingly strong tax outlook, but state leaders highlight caution. DC Council okayed the RFK stadium deal and almost immediately project leaders say there might be delays. As MD considers a VA proposal to put toll lanes on the Wilson Bridge, an 18-minute drive on I-66 cost $66. New MD law hikes to speed camera tickets take effect Oct 1. And more. Music by Dear Daria.

(The Center Square) - A Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council report found that the state's commercial real estate excise tax revenue has fallen to pre-2020 levels before the Legislature altered the REET rate. Through 2019, the state's REET imposed a flat rate of 1.28 % of the value of the transactions, though local governments could impose their own REET on top of that. During the 2019 legislative session, the Legislature enacted a bill that changed it to a graduated rate based on the value of the transaction with a 1.1% rate for properties below $500,000 and the highest rate at 3% for transactions of $3 million or more. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7d0c6ff0-11f7-4174-a4cc-5ff25179f078.html

Virginia decriminalized marijuana back in 2021, but the substance remains illegal to sell. Democrats in the legislature passed a legal retail market bill earlier this year only to have the effort vetoed. They're now working toward a new package of legislation, as Brad Kutner reports.

Governor Tina Kotek has called a special session of the legislature to secure more funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). She wants to raise gas taxes by six cents per gallon, double vehicle registration fees, and increase titling fees.The governor claims that ODOT revenue has been declining due to improved fuel economy of cars, but comprehensive annual reports online show the opposite, as does the Legislative Revenue Office presentation. In 2024 gas tax revenue hit an all-time high of $652 million, as nearly did registration and titling fees ($550 million) and weight and mile fees ($455 million). Total ODOT revenue increased by 30 percent between 2018 and 2024 while debt service increased 41 percent and is growing. The debt is not scheduled to be retired until 2049.It's not a revenue problem; it's a spending problem.First, since 2001, as part of the Oregon Transportation Investment Act bond program (OTIA), the legislature has forced ODOT to spend most new gas tax monies on construction projects while ignoring highway maintenance. Thus, while gas tax revenue has increased, the amount going to operations has decreased.Secondly, the legislature voted to sell nearly $4 billion in bonds backed by gas tax revenues. As a result, ODOT paid $358 million out of the gas tax revenues toward debt service last year compared to only $70 million in 2007.To paraphrase Warren Buffett, debt service is the tapeworm eating 55 percent of ODOT's gas tax money.When legislators meet on August 29th, they should repeal gas tax restrictions put in place by OTIA Programs I, II and III. They should also pay down ODOT's remaining bond debt of $3.9 billion with lottery funds. This would free up gas tax revenue to be spent on road maintenance and set a course correction ODOT and the people of Oregon need.  

(The Center Square) – Seattle is expected to see a 27% drop in international overnight visitors this year, with generated sales tax revenue remaining flat. The Seattle Office of Economic and Revenue Forecast anticipates sales tax revenue to total $344.7 million in 2025, a 1.26% increase year-over-year from $340.4 million in 2024. The small bump in revenue comes as the city is set to address a $143 million budget deficit. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_07b3cfa1-c23a-4bb4-b354-69874c7df993.html

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Authorities expect China's total tax revenue to surpass 85 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, marking an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the previous five-year period.

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center critiques how Washington state spends its CO2 tax revenue, saying the bulk goes to government planning rather than tangible environmental gains. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-where-does-washington-state-spend-the-co2-tax-revenue-more-government/ #Opinion #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonSpending #EnvironmentalFunding #CCA #CarbonEmissions #StateBudget #WashingtonPolitics

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The Trump administration has been peddling to the American people that its deportation effort would focus on immigrants who had been convicted of crimes. However, new reporting suggests that is not the case.The administration is mindlessly and callously sweeping up undocumented men, women, and children. Given that statistics show undocumented workers pay an estimate $100 billion dollars in taxes each year, this aimless deportation operation will absolutely 1. hurt human beings and families, 2. hurt the US economy, and 3. hurt US tax revenue. So Trump's deportation policy is a lose-lose-lose proposition.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration has been peddling to the American people that its deportation effort would focus on immigrants who had been convicted of crimes. However, new reporting suggests that is not the case.The administration is mindlessly and callously sweeping up undocumented men, women, and children. Given that statistics show undocumented workers pay an estimate $100 billion dollars in taxes each year, this aimless deportation operation will absolutely 1. hurt human beings and families, 2. hurt the US economy, and 3. hurt US tax revenue. So Trump's deportation policy is a lose-lose-lose proposition.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Francisco's property tax appeals just EXPLODED to the highest level since the Great Recession, with owners demanding $52.3 BILLION in valuation cuts. Is anyone surprised when buildings are selling for 90% discounts? From the Warriors seeking $1 billion off Chase Center's assessment to Salesforce Tower asking for $564 million in reductions, the city's facing a $600 million potential tax revenue wipeout while already drowning in an $800 million deficit. Officials claim a potential 'turnaround' while commercial vacancy rates hover at a staggering 34% and taxpayers foot the bill for their delusions. Is this the bottom of the doom loop, or just another chapter in the city's financial free fall? Like, share, and subscribe to keep up with the government waste your local officials don't want you to see.

We hear proponents make the case and ask what it would mean for taxpayers.

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Mass. lawmakers are planning for a 2.2% increase in tax revenue to spend in the fiscal year 2026 budget. There is uncertainty beyond that.

The federal government's deficit nearly tripled in the first nine months of the fiscal year, a surge that's bound to raise concerns about the country's rising debt levels.And NPR spoke with young voters from rural North Carolina about the issues on their mind.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, politics reporter Ximena Bustillo, and politics reporter Elena Moore.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.