U.S. and Israel are at odds with the UN over new aid program for Gaza
The U.N. Security Council meets on Gaza, as the U.S. backs a new aid group and dismisses concerns by the U.N. that aid is being "politicized."
Defense Department Still Without Permanent Secretary
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is in Afghanistan, behaving not at all like a temporary official. He is putting his own senior staff in place and appears ready to serve for the foreseeable future.
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Dies At 76
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones died Sunday at the age of 76. The Republican lawmaker was known for initially supporting the war in Iraq before changing his mind and becoming a fierce opponent.
What Computer Dating Looked Like When We First Reported On It In 1971
In 1971, computer dating involved people filling out forms and sending them by mail to a service where they ran profiles through a computer and mailed potential matches back.
Encore: Brandi Carlile On Practicing Forgiveness, Even When It's Hard
Brandi Carlile won three Grammys for her album, By the Way, I Forgive You. In honor of her wins, we revisit her conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the album and its theme of forgiveness.
Number Of Detention Beds Becomes A Sticking Point In Border Security Negotiations
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Randy Capps, director of research for U.S. programs at the Migration Policy Institute, about the Democrats' proposal to cap the number of ICE detention beds.
Venezuela's Authoritarian President Maduro Continues Blockade Of U.S. Aid
U.S. food and medical aid for Venezuelans is sitting at the border, unable to move into the country because embattled President Nicolás Maduro has blocked the roads.
Bipartisan Border Security Talks Stall Over A Demand From The Democrats
Talks over a border security funding bill broke down over the weekend over Democrats insisting on a limit for beds for ICE detention centers in return for agreeing to more money for barriers.
White House Chief Of Staff Mick Mulvaney Discusses Border Security Negotiations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the White House's position on ongoing border security negotiations.
Political Crisis Continues In Virginia's State Government
Virginia's scandal-plagued governor and his lieutenant are holding onto office despite mounting pleas for them to step aside.
Denver Teachers Begin Strike After More Than A Year Of Contract Negotiations
Denver teachers began a strike Monday after more than a year of contract negotiations with the school district. This strike comes just weeks after a teacher strike in Los Angeles that lasted six days.
Virginia's Political Crisis Has Led To A Review Of The State's Impeachment Policies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with A.E. Dick Howard, a drafter of Virginia's current constitution, about the state's impeachment policies, and how and why an elected official could be impeached.