RFK Jr.'s SNAP changes have people worried about losing benefits altogether
Over 20 states are trying to bar people from using food assistance to buy candy and soda, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he'll expand the ban. Some recipients fear they may lose aid altogether.
What You Should Consider When Thinking About Gifting Smart Speakers This Season
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lily Hay Newman, security reporter at Wired, about why you should consider security and privacy before gifting an internet-connected device such as a smart speaker.
Adviser To President Trump Discusses White House Impeachment Strategy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House Deputy Press Secretary Steven Groves about about whether President Trump will have someone represent him in this week's impeachment inquiry hearing.
Setting Up Free Internet Around Georgia Ahead Of Primarily Online 2020 Census
A nonprofit organization has been installing free Wi-Fi hotspots around the state of Georgia to make sure communities of color, especially in rural areas, can go online to complete next year's census.
What To Expect From The Impeachment Inquiry Going Forward
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Daniel Freeman, former parliamentarian to the House Judiciary Committee, about the procedures surrounding impeachment and what to expect going forward.
A Look Back At The Beginnings Of Pete Buttigieg's Political Ambitions
Some seeds of Pete Buttigieg's pursuit of the White House were planted after the 2004 election, when Democrats were at a low point with the reelection of George W. Bush.
'Tis The Season: Philadelphia Museum Opens Exhibition On History Of The Flu
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia has an exhibition for the season — the flu season, specifically. It's about the icky history and science of infections.
Ukrainian President Sits Down To Talk About Impeachment Inquiry With 4 Publications
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Time correspondent Simon Shuster about his interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On What Could Be Landmark 2nd Amendment Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in what could be a landmark Second Amendment case. It's the first gun case taken up by the court in nearly a decade.
South Carolina Magistrate Judges Don't Need Law Degrees To Handle Lower-Level Cases
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Joseph Cranney of the Post and Courier about South Carolina's magistrate judges, a position that does not require a law degree and has become a source of corruption.
Why It's Getting More Expensive For Some Immigrants To Become U.S. Citizens
The Trump administration has proposed a number of ways to collect more money through citizenship application fees. Immigrant advocates see this as part of a broad effort to reject poor applicants.
How Netflix Is Upending The TV Industry In Mexico
Netflix has a big production push in Mexico. In 2020, the online streaming network says it will spend $200 million on in-country production, part of its growing international expansion strategy.