Homeland Security Pick Kelly Splits With Trump Over Immigration, Torture
Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly broke with the president-elect over a border wall, Muslims coming into the U.S. and torture techniques.
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Insurance Customers In Pennsylvania Look To Trump To Ease Their Burden
Two Pennsylvania voters who buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov are frustrated with how expensive the plans have become. They voted for Trump in hopes he can bring down health insurance costs.
Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill
The painting is one of hundreds on display in a U.S. Capitol hallway as part of the annual Congressional Art Competition. The artist is from the Missouri district that includes Ferguson.
SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks North Carolina's Special Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling ordering North Carolina legislators to redraw state legislative districts by March 15 and hold special elections within the altered districts this fall.
Obama Returns To Chicago For Final Speech As President
President Obama will deliver his farewell address Tuesday night in Chicago. NPR has a preview of what he is expected to say in his final speech as president.
Sen. Jeff Sessions Addresses Past Racism Controversy In Confirmation Hearing
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, faced his fellow senators in a confirmation hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
Before The White House, Jared Kushner Must Sort Out His Financial Holdings
Jared Kushner has a monster job ahead of him, even before he accepts the role of senior adviser to the president. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Susanne Craig of The New York Times about Kushner's significant business and financial holdings.
U.S. Intelligence Chiefs Testify Before Senate Panel On Russian Hacking
The heads of the big three intelligence agencies and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee to discuss their finding that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign of cyber-mischief to disrupt the U.S. presidential election. It's the first public appearance by FBI Director James Comey since the election, and the first hearing by the spy czars since they issued their public report about the Russia campaign on Friday.
GOP Sen. Roy Blunt Responds To Intelligence Testimony On Russia Report
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Republican Sen. Roy Blunt about the testimony by intelligence officials before the senate intelligence committee Tuesday.
Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly Faces Senate For DHS Confirmation Hearing
Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly faced senators Tuesday for a confirmation hearing on his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security.