Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 15)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics & Government
Sen. Rand Paul wants to repeal the Espionage Act amid the Mar-a-Lago investigation
This is the first time in U.S. history a former president has been investigated for possibly violating the 1917 law. But it's not the first time the Espionage Act has been under scrutiny, experts say.
The search of Mar-a-Lago leads to outrage against the FBI by Trump supporters
Threats against the FBI from supporters of former President Donald Trump have jumped, even as court documents related to the search of his Florida home are made public.
For Biden, the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul was a turning point in his presidency
President Biden was elected on a promise of competency. The bungled exit from Afghanistan undercut that image. His approval ratings took a big hit, and have never recovered.
These photos show who is (and isn't) included in the Taliban's Afghanistan
One year ago, the Taliban raised their white flag over Afghanistan's capital for the second time. NPR toured the country and spoke to the Taliban and residents about what has happened since.
Trump's name is not on the ballot Tuesday, but his thumb rests heavily on the scale
There is a good chance these will be the last bids for seats in Congress for two of the best-known women in American politics — Republican icons Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Sarah Palin of Alaska.
The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers
The big climate and health care bill passed by the House Friday includes billions in new funding for the IRS over the next decade. Most of that money is aimed at catching wealthy tax cheats.
Watergate changed the rules surrounding presidential records
Until 1974, presidents could take documents with them when they left office. Now every presidential document, from notebook doodles to top-secret security plans, belongs to the National Archives.
The Inflation Reduction Act becomes law
Pres. Biden is on a winning streak while former Pres. Trump's legal problems mount.
Meet the teenager who helped push Florida toward cleaner energy
About 200 young people used Florida law to successfully petition the state to adopt renewable energy faster. One of them, Levi Draheim, is a veteran at suing the government to act on climate change.