Beyoncé Is Not The Magical Negro Mammy
Just imagine Beyoncé, one of the world's most celebrated, recognized and highest-paid stars, being asked to "mother" Adele and Faith Hill. Not happening.
Politics & Government
White House Appears To Keep Pence Out Of The Loop On Flynn
The White House apparently kept Vice President Mike Pence in the dark regarding the controversy about then-national security adviser Michael Flynn. NPR takes a look at what this says about Pence's standing with President Trump.
Andrew Puzder Withdraws Nomination For Labor Secretary
President Trump's nominee for labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, says he's withdrawing his nomination a day before his confirmation hearing.
Progressives Push New York Attorney General To Investigate Trump
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and other state attorneys general have been examining how Trump's presidential actions could conflict with his continuing corporate interests.
Russia Denies Reports Of Contact With Trump Campaign
The Kremlin has denied reports that Trump campaign officials had contacts with Russian intelligence officers in the year before the election.
Recent Scandals Highlight Trump's Chaotic Management Style
Donald Trump achieved fame and fortune as a businessman and reality TV star. Now he's trying to translate that experience to the White House. Trump's management style has produced a tumultuous first few weeks. On Monday, he effectively told his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, "you're fired."
Black Bloc Group Leads Militant Protests In San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is seeing a rise in a group called the Black Bloc. The group uses destruction as a way to revolt. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Paige St. John of The Los Angeles Times for some background on the group.
Southern Poverty Law Center Records Rise In U.S. Hate Groups
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center says the number of hate groups in the U.S. increased for a second year in a row with a growing number of right wing extremists operating in cyberspace. The most dramatic change in the organization's annual count was an expanding number of anti-Muslim hate groups.
'Age Of Anger' Chronicles Rise Of Populist Backlash
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Pankaj Mishra, author of Age of Anger, about the relationship between populist movements and governments around the world, in the past and present.
Trump Slams Reports His Campaign Aides Spoke With Russian Intelligence
The controversy surrounding the White House has been fueled by numerous leaks from within the administration and intelligence community.