Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
Pentagon To Send Thousands More Active-Duty Troops To U.S.-Mexico Border
Orders were signed for an additional 3,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Pentagon is fulfilling a Department of Homeland Security request to assist Customs and Border Protection.
North Carolina's New State Board Of Elections Will Decide Fate Of Congressional Race
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper named five new members to the State Board of Elections Thursday. They will decide whether a whole new election in the state's ninth congressional district is necessary.
Batman Through The Ages: The Best — And Worst — Caped Crusaders
The next Batman movie will debut in 2021 — sans Ben Affleck. NPR's resident Batman expert Glen Weldon ranks the best — and worst — actors to play Batman, from Adam West to Christian Bale.
U.S. Begins Production Of A New Nuclear Weapon
The Trump administration announced it's producing a new, small nuke to counter Russia's own tactical nuclear weapons. Critics fear the plan could mark the return to the darkest days of the Cold War.
Behavioral Economist Explains Why So Many People Struggle To Save Money
Saving money might feel like a nearly impossible task, but there's a simple way to make it easy: automate it.
Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. But fomenting a coup could bring unexpected consequences.
Failed Virginia Bill Sparks National Debate About Abortion
President Trump and Republican abortion opponents are criticizing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democrats in the state over defense of a bill that sought to reduce restrictions on later abortion.
Former Venezuelan Diplomat Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Venezuelan Ambassador Milos Alcalay about the country's political turmoil. Alcalay served in the Venezuela diplomatic corps for 35 years until 2004.
Closing Arguments Heard In Trial Of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán
Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, accused of being one of the world's premier drug traffickers. The case now goes to the jury.
Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.
Trump Meets With Vice Premier Of China To Discuss Potential Trade Deal
President Trump meets this afternoon with the vice premier of China, about a trade agreement. But Trump says a final deal will probably have to wait until he meets with President Xi.