Clinton Family Takes On Iowa
One of America's political dynasties is turning out in force: Bill and Chelsea Clinton are campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Iowa.
Politics & Government
Obama's Upbeat Message About Ending Malaria Omits Discouraging Signs
His State of the Union address said we should be able to wipe out malaria. Progress has been enormous — but researchers are alarmed by new twists.
Barbershop: Nikki Haley And Oscar Nominations
Virginia Republican Puneet Ahluwalia, actor Ravi Patel and NPR's Sam Sanders join Michel Martin to talk Nikki Haley hashtags and the Oscar nominations.
View From The White House On Iran Prisoner Exchange
The Iran prisoner exchange was not an easy decision at the White House. NPR's Scott Horsley talks about some of the factors at play.
Who Are The Prisoners The U.S. And Iran Are Exchanging?
Four men in Iranian custody and seven working their way through the U.S. legal system will be released or pardoned today as part of a prisoner swap. Here's what we know about them.
Establishment Republicans Scramble To Top Trump
While Donald Trump dominates the presidential race in New Hampshire, other Republicans like Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio fight it out to emerge as the savior of the GOP establishment.
Anti-Establishment MPs Shake Up Spain's New Parliament
The new Spanish parliament looks very different than its predecessor. The assembly now has its first black MP, a physicist who uses a wheelchair and a record number of female lawmakers.
#MemeOfTheWeek: The Racial Politics Of Nikki Haley
The South Carolina governor's response to President Obama's State of the Union highlighted a reality for Haley — for some, she is too "brown." For others, not brown enough.
Conservatives Emerge Strong In Latest Republican Debate
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz were the clear front-runners in Thursday night's debate. Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ron Elving about what that means for the rest of the candidates.
Latino Reaction Split On Republicans' Spanish Language Message
The Republican Spanish-language response to State of the Union was almost identical to the one delivered in English, except on the issue of immigration. Will that help or hurt with Latino voters?