Guantánamo Has Cost Billions; Whistleblower Alleges 'Gross' Waste
An NPR investigation finds that the military court and prison at Guantánamo Bay have cost taxpayers billions, with billions more expected.
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Trump Wants Citizenship Data Released But States Haven't Asked Census For That
The Trump administration ordered the Census Bureau to produce citizenship data state officials can use when redrawing voting districts. But the bureau says no state officials asked for that data.
Patriots Taking Antonio Brown's Status 'One Day At A Time' Following Rape Accusation
On Tuesday, a former trainer accused Brown of sexual assault and rape in a federal lawsuit filed in Florida. The embattled wide receiver has denied the allegations.
'The Only Plane In The Sky' Offers A Powerful, Graphic Narrative Of Sept. 11
When today's children someday ask what Sept. 11 was really like, Garrett Graff's book will be the answer: He vividly recounts the most upsetting and totemic moments — and critical, little-told others.
Former National Security Adviser Under Obama Discusses Trump's Ousting Of John Bolton
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ambassador and former national security adviser Susan Rice about the ouster of White House national security adviser John Bolton.
California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers
The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber.
Whistleblower Cites 'Waste Of Funds' At Guantánamo Court And Prison
A new NPR investigation finds that the government has spent billions of dollars maintaining the military court in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and will continue to spend billions more.
Wilbur Ross At The Center Of Another Political Storm, This Time About The Weather
Ross is under the microscope again — this time for reportedly pressuring government scientists to back President Trump over a misleading tweet about Hurricane Dorian.
Afghan Peace Process 'Dead.' Bolton Fired. As Dust Settles In D.C., What Now?
A foreign policy and national security whirlwind in Washington has scrambled the outlook for U.S. policy on Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Russia and more.
Issues That Farmers Face Are Testing Trump's Rural Support
Farmers in the Midwest say they are struggling because of President Trump's ongoing trade war, and a recent decision on renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans that benefits the oil industry.