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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with democratic Senator Ben Cardin, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, about the absence of military aid to Ukraine in Congress's bill averting a government shutdown.

The Iowa caucus is days away, and all eyes are on the remaining candidates as they make their final pitches. It'll be a busy few days in Iowa for campaigns and candidates.

People who've tried a new IRS system that allows taxpayers to file digital returns directly with the government for free say it's fast and easy to use. But the rollout has been limited.

The DOJ announced charges against an Afghan national who allegedly was directed by Iran's government to draw up a plan to assassinate Donald Trump. Prosecutors say he was involved in other schemes.

U.S. employers created only 12,000 jobs in October, well below expectations for about 100,000 jobs to be created. However, the data was heavily skewed by the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and likely by the ongoing Boeing strike.

An NPR investigation has found that former president Donald Trump has made more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived opponents.

Following questions about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health, Republican lawmakers are considering his future in leadership for 2024 and beyond.

At 27, bandleader Trombone Shorty is already an icon in his hometown. So he's giving back: Through his own foundation, the "supafunkrock" brass player is nurturing even younger talent in local schools.

We take a look at the battle between state courts and legislatures on who sets election rules, as well as the pending Senate vote on a same-sex marriage bill.

Democratic strategist Dan Sena speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about President Biden's new $5.8 trillion budget proposal.