Politics & Government

How The French View Macron's U.S. Visit With President Trump

9:28pm April 23, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nicole Bacharan, a researcher at the National Foundation for Political Science in Paris, about how the French view President Macron's visit with President Trump.

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A man rides a LimeBike in Washington, DC.

#ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. Cities Race To Keep Up With Small Vehicle Shares

9:06pm April 23, 2018

Cities like San Francisco and Austin are struggling to regulate a flood of new transportation options, from electric scooters to dock-less bikes. Residents are angry over sidewalk and safety concerns.

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Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo smiles after his introduction before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during a confirmation hearing on April 12 on Capitol Hill.

Mike Pompeo On Track To Be Confirmed As Secretary Of State

9:01pm April 23, 2018

by Susan Davis

The CIA director faces a narrow path through a closely divided Senate, but Republicans are confident he has the votes to win confirmation on the floor later this week.

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Former President George W. Bush wheels his father, former President George H.W. Bush, into St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Saturday for former first lady Barbara Bush's funeral, in Houston.

Former President George. H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Blood Infection

8:24pm April 23, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The 93-year-old former president was admitted to a Houston hospital for treatment just one day after the funeral of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush.

Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., speaks at the Christians United for Israel Washington Summit in Washington in 2013.

Politics & Government

Colorado Supreme Court Boots GOP Congressman Off 2018 Ballot

7:39pm April 23, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Rep. Doug Lamborn's signatures were gathered by someone who wasn't a state resident and were therefore invalid. He may still appeal to a federal court.

Roger Wicker Discusses His Support For Mike Pompeo As Secretary Of State

6:20pm April 23, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., about Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing for secretary of state.

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Politics & Government

Alexa, Tell Me A National Security Secret: Amazon's Reach Goes Beyond The Post Office

5:08pm April 23, 2018

by Brian Naylor

It's little known that the CIA uses Amazon Web Services to store its data, and, now, it's the favorite for a big-money Pentagon contract to do the same. Amazon's tentacles go to other agencies, too.

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French President Emmanuel Macron (left) shakes hands with President Trump, next to first lady Melania Trump, during the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris on July 14, 2017. Trump is hosting Macron in Washington this week for the first official s

'A Close Personal Relationship' Under Pressure As Trump Hosts France's Macron

5:08pm April 23, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may be tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.

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What Will Change In Cuba After Castro?

3:22pm April 23, 2018

Does a new president signal a new day for Cubans?

Ronan Farrow On #MeToo, Diplomacy, And The 'War On Peace'

3:22pm April 23, 2018

The newly minted Pulitzer winner talks about his latest work.