City Takes Step Toward Moving Winston-Salem's Confederate Statue
City officials in Winston-Salem have taken another step to move a Confederate statue from its prominent downtown location.
Politics & Government
Restrictions On Deployed U.S. Troop Data Could Put 2020 Census 'At Risk'
New security measures limiting access to military records may prevent the Census Bureau from accurately counting service members, according to a newly released internal memo obtained by the NAACP.
Cohen To Take Questions In Private Before Congressional Panels
President Trump leaves for Vietnam as his former lawyer Michael Cohen prepares to testify. Steve Inskeep talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about Cohen's three appearances.
Trump To Meet North Korea's Leader At Summit In Vietnam
President Trump meets this week with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. Trump says talking to Kim has moved them away from the brink of war. But has it moved Kim any closer to denuclearization?
Va. Lt. Gov. Fairfax Speaks Out Against Allegations Against Him
Justin Fairfax used the final day of Virginia's legislative session to address two allegations of sexual assault against him, saying there's been a rush to judgment that he compared to lynchings.
News Brief: Pence In Colombia, Vatican Summit, Oscar Results
Vice President Pence talks to Latin American leaders about Venezuela's crisis. The pope calls for an "all-out battle" against clergy sex abuse. And, Green Book wins the Oscar for best picture.
Beyond 'Bumper Sticker' Slogans: 2020 Democrats Debate Details Of Medicare-For-All
Presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar are giving details of their health care proposals, the first big issue where 2020 hopefuls are differentiating themselves.
Trump Suspends China Tariff Hike, Citing Progress In Trade Talks
President Trump has suspended a planned increase in tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars in Chinese imports, after what he called "very productive" trade talks in Washington this weekend.
Harnessing The Power Of 'The Angry Black Woman'
For many black women, knowing when and how to express anger can be a tricky political decision that some women avoid altogether. Author Brittney Cooper discusses using anger as a force for good.
House Intelligence Committee Prepares To Hear Michael Cohen Testimony
Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut tells NPR's Michel Martin what Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee want to hear when former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testifies on Thursday.