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.
Trump Announces Start Of Troop Withdrawal In Syria Amid Mixed Messaging
As President Trump began U.S. forces pullout from Syria, his secretary of state and national security advisers sent mixed signals about U.S. commitments in the Middle East as they toured the region.
High-Tech Vibrator Ban From CES Show Stirs Claims Of Sexism
A robotic sex toy for women was pulled from the Consumer Electronics Show. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Wired's Emily Dreyfuss about the controversy.
TSA Worker: 'They're Forcing A Choice Between Aviation Security And Border Security'
Many federal employees are working without pay during what's become longest-ever government shutdown. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Mike Gayzagian, a TSA worker and local American Federation of Government Employees president.
LA Teachers Demanding Better School Resources Prepare To Strike
Teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District are threatening to strike on Monday. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with sixth grade teacher Joel Laguna about his preparations for a potential strike.
Wall Won't Dispel National Security Fears, McAllen Mayor Says After Trump Visit
This week, President Trump flew to the border city of McAllen, Texas. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with the city's mayor, Jim Darling, about his reactions to the president's visit.
Trump Lashes Out At FBI After 'NYT' Reports On Inquiry Into Whether He Aided Russia
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with The New York Times' Adam Goldman about a reported FBI investigation into whether President Trump worked on behalf of Russia.
Trump Says National Emergency Is A Possibility But He Would Rather Work With Congress
On Friday, President Trump told reporters he's not looking to declare a national emergency to secure funding for the border wall just yet and that he's concerned about legal challenges.
Hacks Are Getting So Common That Companies Are Turning To 'Cyber Insurance'
Insurance companies across the nation are writing over 1,000 cyber insurance policies every day in hopes of changing the weakest link in cyber space: human behavior.
John Hunter Gray, Of Mississippi Lunch Counter Sit-In, Dies At 84
One of the protesters in a famous photo of a Mississippi lunch counter sit-in, John Hunter Gray, has died. Gray, a lifelong human rights activist, was 84.
El Paso Pediatrician Discusses Medical Needs Of Migrant Children In Detention Centers
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, a pediatrician in El Paso, Texas, about the medical needs of migrants and what actions should be taken to ensure their safety in detention centers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Suspends Broward County Sheriff From Elected Office
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the sheriff in Broward County from his elected office, after an investigation found significant failures in the office's response to the Parkland shooting.