Congress Overrides Obama's Veto On Sept. 11 Lawsuit Bill
The legislation allows families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the Saudi Arabian government. The override is the first of Obama's presidency.
Politics & Government
No, Donald Trump Didn't Win Post-Debate 'Polls'
The Internet surveys the GOP nominee frequently cites are unscientific and can be easily manipulated. Reputable scientific polls taken after the debate show Hillary Clinton was the clear winner.
Trump 'Stiffed' His Family, GOP Strategist Says
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Walsh, a GOP strategist, about the party's presidential candidate, Donald Trump. He says his father's company was "stiffed" by Trump in the 1980s.
Lawmakers On The Hill Grill FBI Director Over Email Investigations
FBI Director James Comey faced hours of questioning Thursday from the House Judiciary Committee over his agency's investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server.
In A First For Obama, Senate Overturns Presidential Veto On Sept. 11 Bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to override President Obama's veto of a bill that allows the victims of Sept. 11 to sue Saudi Arabia for any role it may have played in the terror attacks. This is the first time Congress has successfully acted to overrule the president's veto.
Pepe The Frog's Long, Strange Journey — From Internet Meme To Hate Symbol
The Anti-Defamation League lists a number of symbols used by hate groups. Now among them is a cartoon frog named Pepe — but how did this odd image come to be associated with hate speech?
#DearWashington: Readers Share Personal Concerns This Election
NPR is asking audiences to share something that they want their leaders in Washington to know about why this election matters to them.
Journalist Says Trump Foundation May Have Engaged In 'Self-Dealing'
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold says the Trump Foundation doesn't operate like a typical charity: "[Trump] doesn't seem to have understood that a charity isn't set up to benefit you."
Arizona Newspaper Breaks With Tradition, Backs Clinton
For the first time in its 126-year history, the Arizona Republic has endorsed a Democrat for president. The paper acknowledged Hillary Clinton's missteps, but said Donald Trump poses a serious threat.
Congress Reaches Agreement To Fund Government Until December
After weeks of negotiations, agreement over aid to Flint, Mich. will keep the government running through mid-December, narrowly avoiding a Sept. 30 deadline.