National

Today's polarized politics can have a profound effect on relationships with family and friends. So, how is it for you? How do you, your loved ones and friends in your community stay connected — and calm — if you have sharp political disagreements?

Have Today's Polarized Politics Affected How You Talk To Friends And Family?

3:42pm February 05, 2019

by Neva Grant

Today's polarized politics can have a profound effect on relationships with family and friends. NPR wants to hear how it is for you and how you have those conversations.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Tuesday at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. His three-day trip to the United Arab Emirates marks the first time a pontiff has ever visited the Arabian Peninsula.

Pope Francis Delivers First Papal Mass On Arabian Peninsula

3:11pm February 05, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

His three-day trip was intended to promote religious fraternity and diversity, at a time when long-established Christian communities in the Middle East are dwindling.

Stacey Abrams addresses supporters at an election watch party on Nov. 6, 2018. Although Abrams lost her bid to be Georgia's governor, Democrats have tapped her to deliver the response to President Trump's State of the Union address.

Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Activist, To Deliver Democrats' Response To Trump

12:43pm February 05, 2019

by Emma Hurt

While Abrams lost the Georgia governor's race last fall, her activism around voting rights and strong performance at the polls made her an attractive choice for Democratic congressional leaders.

Queue Listen Now

Neomi Rao, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, smiled as President Trump announced her nomination to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Opponents want to block Rao.

Neomi Rao, Picked For D.C. Circuit Court, Faces Scrutiny Over Earlier Views On Rape

12:17pm February 05, 2019

by Carrie Johnson

Rao has been nominated for a spot on that prestigious court opened by the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She has drawn criticism for an argument she aired as an undergraduate decades ago.

News Brief: State Of The Union, Virginia Political Crisis, INF Treaty

8:41am February 05, 2019

The White House says the president will deliver a unifying message in his speech. Calls mount for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. And Russia reacts to the U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty.

Queue Listen Now

Virginia's Governor And Lt. Governor Face Separate Controversies

8:41am February 05, 2019

by Mallory Noe-Payne

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is digging in as demands for him to resign escalate. Meanwhile, the lieutenant governor has been embroiled in a controversy of his own.

Queue Listen Now

President Trump dances with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball in 2017. Federal prosecutors subpoenaed Trump's inaugural committee Monday, reportedly to find out how the inauguration was funded and by whom.

Trump Inaugural Committee Hit With Subpoena

8:32am February 05, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The federal inquiry seeks information about who donated to events connected to the inauguration and what they were promised in return.

Shooting instructor Frankie McRae aims an AR-15 rifle fitted with a "bump stock" that allows the semi-automatic to shoot as fast as an illegal machine gun. As of March 26, bump stocks will be effectively illegal to own unless a court puts an injunction on

National

Bump Stocks Will Soon Be Illegal, But That's Not Stopping Sales

10:42pm February 04, 2019

by Martin Kaste

The federal ban on bump stocks announced in December takes effect March 26. Sellers and gun rights groups are taking advantage of that extra time to boost sales, despite the upcoming ban.

Queue Listen Now

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, with his wife Pam, speaks with reporters at a press conference Saturday in Richmond, Va.

Ralph Northam Is Just A Small Piece Of The Shift In Race Politics In The Trump Era

7:42pm February 04, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

The Virginia governor is a man on an island, and people in both parties are calling for him to step down. But how the parties have handled race in the Trump era is very different.

National

Some Groups In L.A. Are Turning To Community Land Trusts For Affordable Housing

6:01pm February 04, 2019

by Jesse Hardman

A one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles is unaffordable for many residents. Some community groups are trying an approach they say is cheaper than building affordable housing: community land trusts.

Queue Listen Now