Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
Federal Data Show Growing Hospital Staff Shortages Across The U.S.
The federal government released data showing that the number of hospitals with staffing shortages is rapidly increasing. NPR digs into what these data illuminate and what data might be kept hidden.
Biden's Team Works With State Governors On Pandemic Plans, While Awaiting Transition
A President Biden will face the coronavirus crisis on Day One. But his transition team still hasn't gotten access to the Trump administration's plans for vaccination, so it's working with governors.
Judge Esther Salas Remembers The Night Of Assailant's Attack On Her Family
In July, an assailant killed federal Judge Esther Salas' son and wounded her husband. NPR talks with Salas about what happened that day.
Trump Lawyers Allege Massive Vote Tampering
More than two weeks after the election, President Trump still refuses to concede. And now his legal team is alleging an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that Democrats stole the election.
Outgoing Alabama Senator On The Future Of Democratic Party In The South
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., who lost his seat in the election, about what he sees as the path forward for his party.
Australia's Military Reports Alleged War Crimes By Australians In Afghanistan
The Australian military released a candid report detailing war crimes allegedly committed by Australian forces serving in Afghanistan. The report claims Australian troops killed 39 unarmed civilians.
