President Trump's war on higher education
The Trump administration is at war with higher education. They've cut more than a billion dollars in research grants.
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.
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.
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.
Eagles' Defeat Of The Bears Revives The Question: Does Icing The Kicker Work?
The Chicago Bears kicker missed a game-winning field goal Sunday night, after the Eagles called time-out. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with economist Toby Moskowitz about the practice of icing a player.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues, there are reports of longer lines at security checkpoints at some airports around the country. TSA acknowledges more employees are calling in sick.
Authorities In Thailand Say Young Saudi Woman Awaiting Deportation Can Stay — For Now
A young Saudi woman is holed up in a hotel in Bangkok hotel after flying to Thailand en route to Australia, where she said she hoped to seek asylum from her abusive family.
Arrest Of Houston Shooting Suspect Raises Questions Of Initial Hate Crime Calls
In Houston, there are questions about the drive-by shooting death of a 7-year-old girl last month. Family members told police the shooter was a white man, but a black man was charged with the crime.
Trump Administration Walks Back Timeline For U.S. Troops Leaving Syria
The timetable for U.S. military leaving Syria has changed. National Security Adviser John Bolton says troops will remain until ISIS is fully defeated and Iran's ambitions in the region are checked.