Obama Hosts Saudi King To Ease Concerns Over Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal has strained Obama's relations with allies in the Middle East. The visit comes just before Congress begins debating the Iran deal.
Politics & Government
HIAS President: U.S., Europe Treating Migrant Crisis Like 'Business As Usual'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Mark Hetfield of HIAS, a major refugee resettlement organization, who says many more refugees could be resettled if the U.S. accepted them.
White House Posts Comprehensive Changes To Trade Regulations With Cuba
The Obama administration posted new regulations easing travel and trade to Cuba on Friday. One expert says they are the most comprehensive changes to the U.S. embargo in decades.
U.S. Grapples With Two New Setbacks In Syrian Civil War
The U.S. faces two setbacks in the Syrian civil war — a failed effort to train rebels and an increase in Russian aid to the Syrian regime. NPR reports on the Russian fighter jets currently in Syria.
Big Money And Backstabbing Have Become Part Of The Iowa Game
The hyperfocus on Iowa as the first presidential nominating contest has meant more money — and sometimes leaving allegiances behind — for consultants, who can make up to $10,000 a month.
Despite Improving Economy, Poverty Remains Unchanged In 2014
The Census Bureau released its annual report on income, poverty and health insurance coverage for 2014 on Wednesday. Poverty in the U.S. was unchanged last year, despite more jobs.
The 'Nonjudgmental' Generation: Courting The Millennial Vote
The sheer size and diversity of younger voters make this group one to watch. Millennials — of various political stripes — are also more "liberal" than the rest of the country.
Jim Webb Flirts With An Independent Bid
The former Virginia senator complained repeatedly in last week's debate he wasn't getting enough time. Now, he could be leaving the party altogether for a third-party run.
An Evangelical Leader's Changing Views On Gun Ownership
As legislators fail to find solutions to mass shootings, evangelical minister Rob Schenck thinks religious groups have a part to play in educating people about guns and their relationships with them.
GOP Event Underscores That Religious Voters Aren't Forgotten
GOP presidential candidates spoke about faith and politics at a Dallas-area megachurch on Sunday. The event reaffirmed that those voters' and their issues will matter in this election.