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Young people sued Montana over climate change and won. Republicans are pushing back
Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the right to "a clean and healthful environment." This year, lawmakers tried to change that.
Trump Agrees To Short-Term Spending Bill That Does Not Include Border Wall Funding
by Susan Davis
President Trump announced he agreed to sign a stopgap spending bill to end the partial government shutdown. The deal, reached with top congressional leaders, does not include money for his border wall.
Roger Stone's Indictment Links 2016 Trump Campaign To WikiLeaks
by Ryan Lucas
Former Trump associate Roger Stone was arrested Friday following an indictment alleging he obstructed an official proceeding, made false statements and tampered with witnesses.
Antonio Sanchez's 'Lines In The Sand' Is Inspired By Migrants' Stories
by Tom Moon
Drummer and composer Antonio Sanchez's album, Lines In The Sand, is a cinematic homage to the journeys of migrants heading to the U.S. border. It's a formidable, epic series of compositions.
Mayor Of Dayton, Ohio, Speaks On How The Shutdown Is Affecting Her Community
Nan Whaley is mayor of Dayton, Ohio. She speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about the impact of the government shutdown on her community, and her thoughts on a temporary deal to reopen the government.
Former Justice Department Lawyer Examines Roger Stone Indictment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former Justice Department lawyer Jennifer Daskal about Roger Stone's indictment details after he was arrested on Friday.
Week In Politics: A Deal To End The Shutdown And Roger Stone's Indictment
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution about a deal to end the government shutdown.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy about the Trump administration's push to oust Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela.
Stakes Rise In Venezuela In The Campaign To Oust Nicolás Maduro As President
by Philip Reeves
In Venezuela, the stakes are rising in the internationally-backed drive to oust President Nicolás Maduro as his challenger stages a rally in the capital. The U.S. warned the regime not to touch him.
Some Members Of Congress Want To Make Sure Contractors Get Backpay
by David Welna
Federal employees will receive backpay when the government reopens. Federal contractors will not, but some in Congress are trying to change that.
The World Bank Needs A New President
by Jackie Northam
The World Bank is searching for a new president after the last one abruptly resigned. The position has traditionally gone to an American, but there could be international competition this time around.
East Coast Experiences Flight Delays At Hubs Due To Absent Workers
by David Schaper
Flight delays were reported at some major East Coast air hubs, because of absent workers at air traffic control facilities, as the government shutdown entered its 35th day.
Former Special Assistant To Trump Weighs In On Move To End Shutdown
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Marc Lotter, former special assistant to President Trump and press secretary for Vice President Pence, about Trump's move Friday to end the government shutdown.