Trump Visits Missouri To Tout GOP Tax Overhaul Bill
President Trump traveled to Missouri to tout the GOP tax overhaul bill as a boon for the middle class. But analysts say the bill mostly benefits the wealthy.
Politics & Government
What The Law Of War Says About Nuclear Strikes
Two Air Force generals — one the current U.S. Strategic Forces commander, the other his predecessor — declared publicly this month that they would defy a presidential nuclear launch order if they found it violated the Law of War. So what are the Law of War's constraints are on a nuclear strike and could it be a plausible check on President Trump's unilateral power to launch a nuclear strike?
The Meaning Of Meghan: 'Black' And 'Royal' No Longer An Oxymoron In Britain
Whether or not she cares, princess-to-be Meghan Markle has become a symbol of biracial people's coming-of-age, and maybe of the country's collective adulthood on race, writes Karen Grigsby Bates.
Sen. Jeff Flake Plans Series Of Speeches Targeting Trump On Facts And Truth
"These speeches aren't necessarily just on the president, but on certain issues," the Republican told Morning Edition. "The first one will be on the need to have shared facts that we all agree on."
U.K. Political Leaders Outraged After Trump Retweets Anti-Muslim Videos
Political leaders in the U.K. have expressed outrage at President Trump's retweets of inflammatory and unverified anti-Muslim videos from a British far-right group.
Settle In: Russia Investigation Likely To Last Much Longer Than White House Says
The public expectation of a quick turnaround could put pressure on special counsel Robert Mueller. But he has a long list of potential targets. Here are the key players.
Judge Temporarily Bars Cardinal's Former Leaders From Organization's Cash
Just days after North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services took control of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, officials have found an email exchange between ousted Cardinal CEO Richard
Statehouses And Sexual Harassment
The nation is focusing on harassment in Congress, but what about in your state capital?
A Diplomat On The Reported 'Hollowing Out' Of The State Department
Steve Inskeep talks to veteran diplomat Nicholas Burns about the latest departures from the State Department and what impact these losses are having on U.S. foreign policy.
Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts
After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."