How Trump may lean on personal ties with Gulf Arab leaders while in the Middle East
President Trump is on his way to the Mideast, where his personal ties with Gulf Arab rulers, family business deals and U.S. interests converge.
Right To Vote: How Republican Lawmakers Used Trump's Big Lie To Restrict Voting
Former President Trump's false claims about voter fraud sparked a movement to restrict voting access. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Waldman of the Brennan Center for Justice about the new laws.
Democratic Lawmakers In Texas Have Left The State To Try To Block Voting Restrictions
The Texas House Democratic Caucus has confirmed that Democrats have fled the state in an effort to block Republican voting restrictions from advancing in a special legislative session.
Tension Lingers Below The Surface At The Loyalists' Annual March In Northern Ireland
The annual march in which loyalists celebrate their ties to the United Kingdom comes as Brexit has created a new border in the Irish Sea — and the future of the U.K. is tenuous.
Thousands In Cuba Protest Over The Worsening Economy
Cuba's president addressed the nation Monday morning following widespread protests on the island about the dismal state of the economy. He blamed Cuba's troubles on the U.S.
China Removed Didi From App Stores, Accused The Company Of Violating Security Rules
Just days after Chinese ride-hailing company Didi's $4 billion market debut in June, the Chinese government removed it from app stores and accused the company of violating data security rules.
Revenge, Red Smoke And Rubber Trees: A Vietnam Ghost Story
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Violet Kupersmith about Build Your House Around My Body. It's the story of a woman's disappearance in Vietnam, populated by vengeful — but not always scary — ghosts.
The Economic Crisis In Lebanon May Be One Of The Worst In The World Since The 1800s
The once-thriving middle class in Beirut, Lebanon, has collapsed amid a historic economic crisis. Banks are freezing withdrawals and pharmacies are running out of medicines.
New Survey Shows What Parts Of U.S. History Kids Across America Are Actually Learning
Amidst the heated debate around critical race theory, a new survey of states' U.S. history and civics standards sheds new light on what students are actually learning about race and racism.
Arizona Needs To Better Incorporate Spanish Into Its Vaccination Plan, Activists Say
Vaccination rates for white people are nearly double those for Latino residents in Arizona. Activists say the state has been slow to incorporate Spanish into its vaccination campaign.
Haitians Fear Gang Violence, But Are Also Wary Of International Intervention
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Yvens Rumbold for an overview of peacekeeping efforts in Haiti, like the controversial legacy of U.N. peacekeepers from 2004 to 2017 and the local actions underway now.
Afghan Commanding General Says Afghans Feel Abandoned By The U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with commanding general of the Afghan Army, Gen. Sami Sadat, about U.S. troops being almost completely withdrawn from Afghanistan.