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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
A Former Defense Secretary Reflects On The Resignation Of The Incumbent
NPR's Scott Simon talks with William Cohen, who also served as a Republican lawmaker in both chambers of Congress, about his reaction to Defense Secretary James Mattis' decision to step down.
What Mattis' Resignation Could Mean For Global Politics
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kori Schake of the International Institute for Strategic Studies about her work with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the international consequences of his departure.
After Years In Refugee Camps, A Family Celebrates Its First Christmas In The U.S.
by Denise Guerra
With the help of American volunteers, a family of refugees from the Democratic Republic Congo is navigating a new life and establishing new holiday traditions.
That Time A President Got In Trouble With The Police
John Marszalek, executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association, tells the story of President Grant's 1872 arrest.
The Week In Politics: A Holiday Shutdown
by Tamara Keith
A partial government shutdown took place days before Christmas. President Trump wants funding for a border wall, a demand that Democrats so far have rejected.
Parts Of The Government Have Shut Down
by Sue Davis
After President Trump refused to sign a short-term spending bill unless it included $5 billion for a border wall, a partial federal government shutdown started Saturday.
The Week In Sports: MLB, Cuba Reach Historic Deal
by Tom Goldman
It's time to reflect on the highlights of the week in sports, including an agreement that would allow Cuban athletes to play Major League Baseball without defecting from their home country.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke To Step Down
President Trump has tweeted that the interior secretary is stepping down at the end of the year. NPR's Scott Simon and Tamara Keith discuss the issue.
As The Biggest Climate Conference Since Paris Ends, What's Accomplished?
by Rebecca Hersher
A major climate conference is wrapping up in Poland. Officials are working to create a rulebook for future reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.