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.
Senators Hear Sharply Different Views On A.G. Nominee From Outside Witnesses
Law enforcement and legal establishment witnesses told senators on Wednesday they want Bill Barr as attorney general. Civil rights and urban advocates, however, want the Senate to reject him.
British Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote After Defeat Of Brexit Plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a vote of no-confidence in her government on Wednesday, following the resounding defeat of her Brexit plan in parliament on Tuesday.
Government Shutdown Causing Far Greater Damage To Economy Than Previously Estimated
The government shutdown is inflicting more damage on the U.S. economy than formerly estimated. The president's economists doubled projections of how much economic growth is being lost each week.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Explosion In Syria That Killed U.S. Troops
ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the Syrian city of Manbij that targeted coalition troops. The Pentagon says U.S. service members suffered multiple deaths and injuries.
Why Journalists Are Debating Using 'Racist' To Describe Rep. Steve King's Quotes
In the fallout of Rep. Steve King's remarks to The New York Times, journalists have been struggling over whether or not to use the word "racist" to characterize his quote.
Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer Discusses Meeting With Trump Over Shutdown
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, about the meeting of his Problem Solvers Caucus with President Trump over the government shutdown.
Head Of L.A. Teachers Union Discusses Ongoing Strike
As the massive teacher strike in Los Angeles enters its third day, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with teachers' union president Alex Caputo-Pearl about the strike and its aims.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse On Trump Nominee William Barr's Confirmation Hearing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., about his questioning of William Barr regarding the steps he'd take to protect the Mueller investigation as attorney general.
'Hello, Dolly!' Broadway Star Carol Channing Dies At 97
Carol Channing, who created iconic parts in the Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, died Tueday. She was 97.
A Small Plastic Package Is A Big Culprit Of The Waste Filling Oceans
To really understand the plastic problem in countries like the Philippines, you have to understand how consumer goods there are packaged.