National

How's The New President Doing? Voters From A Pennsylvania County Trump Won Respond

9:07am February 03, 2017

by Steve Inskeep

Two weeks into Trump's presidency, Steve Inskeep talks to voters in Johnstown, Pa., about what they're thinking. The industrial city in the western part of the state voted overwhelmingly for Trump.

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U.N. Ambassador Haley Condemns Russia's 'Aggressive Actions' In Ukraine

9:07am February 03, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Ambassador Nikki Haley said the escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine must stop. She said it was unfortunate that in her first remarks in the Security Council she had to criticize Moscow.

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Trump White House Leaks: Done On Purpose Or Lack Of Loyalty?

9:07am February 03, 2017

President Trump's administration has already been plagued by a flurry of leaks. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review, about what the pace of the leaks tells us.

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Trump Administration Considers Ways To Up Vetting Of Refugees

9:07am February 03, 2017

by Deborah Amos

Trump administration officials say they want "extreme vetting" for refugees. It's already a rigorous process. What else can be done?

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U.S. City Sues OxyContin Maker For Contributing To Opioid Crisis

9:07am February 03, 2017

by Rachel Martin

City lawyers in Everett, Wash., are suing the manufacturer of OxyContin, saying the company knew it was being illegally trafficked. Rachel Martin talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Harriet Ryan.

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Fox Rejects Super Bowl Ad With Immigration Theme; Another Will Air

9:07am February 03, 2017

Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, David Greene talks to Jose Villa, president of the marketing firm Sensis, about ads that touch on themes of immigrant suffering and striving in America.

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Donald Trump at the Celebrity Apprentice red carpet event on Jan. 20, 2015, in New York City.

With Conflict And Drama, Trump Hooks You Like A Reality TV Show

9:07am February 03, 2017

by NPR Staff

President Trump says and does things in a similar way to what you see on reality TV, says Tom Forman. He would know, because he makes reality TV shows.

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Religious organizations are prohibited from taking a position with respect to political candidates.

The Johnson Amendment In 5 Questions And Answers

9:06am February 03, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

The Johnson Amendment to the tax code, which President Trump vowed to "totally destroy," prohibits tax-exempt organizations such as churches from endorsing or opposing political candidates.

2 GOP Senators Break With Party On Betsy DeVos Confirmation

8:15am February 03, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The nomination of President Trump's choice for education secretary could come down to a single tie-breaker voted cast by Vice President Pence. Democrats and two Republicans oppose DeVos.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has long promoted what he calls his "Better Way Plan" to replace the Affordable Care Act. But Republicans in Congress have yet to coalesce around any of several approaches to replacement.

Employers Fear GOP Health Overhaul Could Damage Job-Based Insurance

5:00am February 03, 2017

by Jay Hancock

Large companies in particular — those that have always offered job-based medical coverage — say a poorly thought-out replacement might turn out to be worse for them and their workers.