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.
Obama Speech Adviser Compares 2009 Speech In Cairo With Pompeo's Address
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former ambassador to Israel, about the differences between President Obama's Cairo speech and the one Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave on Thursday.
Long Lines Form At Gas Stations In Mexico Amid Shortages
Mexico is facing gas shortages as its president vows to continue his crackdown on fuel theft. Long lines are forming at stations all over Mexico, as the industry is complaining of crippling shortages.
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.
Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing For The Country'
A new Ipsos/NPR poll asked people around the country to share their views on the government shutdown. The poll found that the shutdown is embarrassing to the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Pentagon Says U.S. Has Begun Its Withdrawal From Syria
The Pentagon announced Friday it's beginning to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. So far the withdrawal is limited to equipment rather than troops, but the effects are rippling through the region.
Former Trump Campaign Manager Discusses President's View Of The Shutdown
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Corey Lewandowski, former campaign manager for President Trump, about the president's perspective on the government shutdown standoff.
Thailand Has A Mixed Record When It Comes To Asylum Seekers and Refugees
The case of a Saudi woman who took refuge in a Bangkok hotel room as she sought asylum in a third country has highlighted Thailand's checkered history of dealing with similar cases.
'Hamilton' Arrives In Puerto Rico, Bringing A Bit Of Controversy With It
Hamilton opens in Puerto Rico Friday. When Lin Manuel Miranda announced plans, it was meant to lift the spirits of the island's residents and raise money for struggling arts programs, but the show's arrival has also brought controversy.
Week In Politics: Border Wall Funding And The Latest On The Government Shutdown
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political commentators Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post, and Mary Katharine Ham of CNN, about the border wall, government shutdown and the likelihood of President Trump declaring a national emergency.
Trump Continues To Try And Persuade Congress To Agree To Border Wall Funding
President Trump is continuing his push to try to make the case that there's a crisis at the Southern border. But any efforts to persuade Congress to agree to border wall funding are non-existent.
