Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Bridges Religious Lines To Fight Discrimination
NPR's Ari Shapiro asks Farooq Kathwari and Robert Silverman why they have come together to create a new group, the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council.
Politics & Government
Trump Expected To Select Fast Food Magnate Andy Puzder As Labor Secretary
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President-elect Trump has selected fast food magnate Andy Puzder as secretary of Labor.
New York City Councilman Fears For Future Of Public Housing Under Trump
NPR's Ari Shapiro asks Ritchie Torres, a New York City council member representing an area with a lot of public housing, about how he plans to secure support for his community from the Trump administration.
Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions
A fund guaranteeing health coverage and pensions to retired mine workers is about to run dry. Congress has been reluctant to pick up the tab. Democrats from coal country say it's time to act.
Former Mich. Governor Outlines How To Convince Companies To Stay
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, about how she convinced companies to stay in the state during the economic recession by offering a package of tax incentives and other perks.
Trump's Campaign Rhetoric Signals Possible Shift On Civil Rights
From LGBT issues to police shootings, civil rights has been the story of the Obama Justice Department. NPR takes a look at what Donald Trump's civil rights team might make a priority.
Former U.S. Senator And Space Pioneer John Glenn Dies At 95
John Glenn, former astronaut and U.S. senator, has died. He was 95 years old.
Trump Blasts Union Leader Who Criticized Carrier Deal
Donald Trump used his Twitter account to lash out at Chuck Jones, the union official in Indiana who said Trump lied about the Carrier deal. Jones thinks Trump took credit for saving some jobs that were never at risk.
Minority Leader Harry Reid Delivers Farewell Address To Senate
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid gives a farewell address to the Senate on Thursday. NPR looks back on the pugilist from Searchlight, Nev., and the legacy he leaves behind. In particular, his decision to change the rules of the Senate, which will now make it easier to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
History-Making Somali-American Legislator Reports 'Hateful' Taunts In D.C.
Ilhan Omar says she was "subjected to the most hateful, derogatory, Islamophobic, sexist taunts and threats I have ever experienced" in a cab during her visit to the nation's capital.