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.
In Poland, Gdansk Mayor Dies After Being Stabbed At Charity Event
The mayor of Gdansk, Poland, has died after he was stabbed on stage at a charity concert on Sunday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Anna Noryskiewicz about the rise of political violence in Poland.
Why The Government Shutdown Has A Disproportionate Effect On African-Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Guardian reporter Jamiles Lartey about the shutdown's disproportionate effect on African-Americans, who make up more of the federal workforce than the workforce at large.
U.K. Lawmakers Face One Of The Most Important Votes In Decades
British lawmakers will vote on the government's European Union withdrawal bill Tuesday and if, as expected, they reject it, the U.K. is one step close to leaving the E.U. without a deal.
Facing Potential Liabilities From Wildfires, California's PG&E To File For Bankruptcy
California's largest utility plans to file for bankruptcy, facing potential liabilities of $30 billion from 2018 wildfires. What will this mean for shareholders, victims and 5.5 million customers?
How The Government Shutdown Is Impacting Airline Safety
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Todd Curtis, aviation safety and security analyst and founder of AirSafe.com, about the risks involved in air safety due to the partial government shutdown.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With Saudi Crown Prince Before Heading Home
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to the Middle East started with controversy over U.S. plans to withdraw from Syria and ended in discussions about the killing of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
Tourists In D.C. Head To Unlikely Places As Government Shutdown Continues
In the nation's capital, the partial government shutdown has left tens of thousands of federal workers shut out of their offices, and tourists shut out of museums.
Former White House Interpreter Weighs In On Possibility Of Subpoena
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former White House interpreter Stephanie van Reigersberg about the possibility of Congress subpoenaing an interpreter or their notes.
President Trump Issues A Denial About His Ties To Russia
News reports last weekend brought new attention to President Trump's relationship with Russia and President Vladimir Putin. The scrutiny comes at a moment of political vulnerability for Trump.