Rep. Francis Rooney On North Korea And Iran Deal
Republican Rep. Francis Rooney of Florida talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the idea of the Iran deal as a template for any agreement to denuclearize North Korea.
Politics & Government
Scalise Returns To Baseball Field, A Year After Attack
A year ago Republican Rep. Steve Scalise was gravely wounded by a gunman targeting the GOP's baseball team. He returns to the field this week at the annual game after his dramatic recovery.
How President Trump Is Changing The Republican Party
Republican primary voters and leaders in Congress have made it clear this week that they are in lock step behind President Trump, and there's almost no room for dissent in today's GOP.
Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher Discusses U.S. Relations With North Korea After Summit
Details about the U.S.-North Korea summit are being examined and some skepticism is emerging. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the need he sees for caution on North Korea moving forward.
Pompeo: North Korea Will Take Major Steps To Disarm In Trump's First Term
He told reporters in Seoul on Wednesday that the country will take steps to disarm in two and a half years. But details of the agreement between President Trump and Kim Jong Un remain vague.
House Republican Leaders Set To Vote On Immigration Proposals
House Republican leaders have avoided the immigration debate because it exposes splits inside the party. Now, just five months ahead of the midterms, they agreed to vote on two proposals, with conservatives and centrists still struggling to get on same page.
How The DOJ Decision On Asylum Cases Will Affect Those Fleeing Domestic Abuse
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dorchen Leidholdt, director for the Center for Battered Women's Legal Services at the Sanctuary for Families, about how Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision in an asylum case will affect the cases of others who are fleeing domestic abuse or other types of violence in their home countries.
Why Democrats Now See Health Care As A Winning Political Issue
The same red state Democrats who distanced themselves from the Affordable Care Act in 2012 are embracing it in 2016. The politics on the issue have shifted and many believe what was a negative for years is now an issue that puts Republicans on the defensive.
Immigration Law Professor Weighs In On U.S. Asylum Eligibility Decision
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Temple University law professor Jan Ting about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision that severely limits who is eligible for asylum, and why he largely agrees with the move.
Confusion Remains After Summit On Whether North Korea Will Fully Denuclearize
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Gordon about his interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Seoul.