Remembering former Rep. Charles Rangel, who has died at 94
The Democrat represented a New York City district including the historically Black neighborhood of Harlem for nearly 50 years.
How Trump Uses Misleading Statistics In His Border Wall Argument
President Trump will address the American people Tuesday night to make his case that there's a crisis at the Southern border. But he often uses misleading statistics as part of his argument.
Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22
President Trump's first Oval Office address has presented a conundrum for news executives. They're convinced he won't make news and fear he'll mislead the public. But they're broadcasting it, along with the Democrats' response.
L.A. Teachers Poised To Strike For More Pay And Student Services
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Howard Blume as more than 30,000 teachers in the city could strike as early as Thursday. They're fighting for more pay and student services.
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Embarks On Reassurance Trip To Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began an extensive trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to resolve confusion about the Trump administration's plans to withdraw troops from Syria.
National Governors Association Calling For Immediate End To The Shutdown
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana about how the government shutdown is impacting his home state.
How The U.S. Steel Industry Is Reacting To Trump's Aspiration For A Steel Border Wall
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Thomas Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, about his reactions to President Trump's aspiration to build a border wall out of steel.
Former Director Of National Counterterrorism Center Weighs In On Border Situation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nicholas Rasmussen, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, about national security and the U.S.-Mexico border.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick On Why He Broke Ranks And Voted To Keep The Govt. Open
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, who broke ranks and voted with Democrats to keep the government open.
Trump To Give Prime-Time Speech, Making The Case For Border Wall Funding
President Trump will make a prime-time speech Tuesday night on border security, making the case for funding a border wall. That demand has triggered a partial government shutdown, in its third week.
The Stakes Are High As China And The U.S. Resume Trade Talks
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former U.S. trade negotiator, about the U.S.-China trade talks, which resumed Monday in Beijing.
