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This week, Mitch McConnell announced he will step down as Republican leader in the Senate. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist and biographer Michael Tackett about McConnell's career.

Jim Jordan wants to be speaker of the House, and he has the support of some House Republicans. But back home, opinions are mixed about his quest and about how Congress is — or is not — working.

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan said records of interest can be released to the panel overseeing the probe into the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

Ukraine and Russia officials hold peace talks in Turkey. Biden says he was expressing "moral outrage" when saying Putin shouldn't stay in power. The Jan. 6 House panel takes new steps in the probe.

Michel Martin asks 2012 Obama campaign manager Jim Messina about the Democratic Party's 2024 approach and parallels with Mitt Romney's challenge to former President Barack Obama's reelection bid.

Prospect Medical Holdings launched a toll-free “incident response line” to answer questions about the breach.

Election Day is Tuesday and voters will cast ballots in a number of municipal elections, including contests for mayor in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven.

The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador was the last major candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

While Connecticut Public is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with these special programs for older learners and adults, we’re most excited to introduce everyone in the family to PBS KIDS' latest new program, Alma’s Way, premiering October 4 on PBS KIDS 24/7! Alma Rivera is a proud Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her parents and little brother. In each episode, Alma offers a window into her everyday life, which includes her close-knit and loving family, friends and neighbors. The series is created by actor and writer Sonia Manzano, who positively impacted the lives of generations as “Maria” on Sesame Street. All Alma’s Way episodes, games and activities will be available on-demand in both Spanish and English.

Despite promises of a massive construction campaign after the earthquake in southern Turkey a year ago, many people are still living in shipping containers and tents.