The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
The Most Expensive U.S. Soccer Player Ever Prepares To Head To England
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NBC Sports broadcaster and former U.S. soccer player Kyle Martino about Christian Pulisic's big move to Chelsea to play in the English Premier League.
Gavin Newsom Set To Succeed California Gov. Jerry Brown With A New Set Of Priorities
The end of an era is approaching in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown will leave office next Monday. Brown's successor — Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom — will take over with a very different style.
Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan
Many Pakistanis fondly recall riding on the backs of their father's Vespas. In an act of nostalgia, some Pakistanis are restoring the iconic Italian scooters — and many foreigners are snapping them up.
Study Shows Women Remain Underrepresented In The Director's Chair
While women had a banner year starring in box office blockbusters, their representation behind the camera remains low, accounting for just 8 percent of directors working on the top 250 domestic films in 2018.
A Look At The Methodical Plan China Has Laid Out For Space Exploration
China's space program has landed a wheeled rover on the far side of the moon that's never seen from Earth. It's part of a systematic plan that the country has for space exploration.
Nancy Pelosi Elected Speaker Of The House, Reclaims Gavel She Last Held In 2011
Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the House on the opening day of Congress' new session. As Democrats retake the majority in the House, they begin with reforms on how the chamber operates.
One Of The First Votes Of The New Congress Will Be A Democratic Effort To End Shutdown
After taking control of the House of Representatives, Democrats plan to pass spending bills to re-open agencies affected by the partial government shutdown. President Trump has said he opposes them.
Saudi Arabia Prosecutors Request Death Penalty For People Accused Of Killing Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia held a hearing Thursday for the men accused of killing columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The kingdom faces charges it's covering up the suspect who ordered the killing.
The Effects Of The Government Shutdown On Native American Tribes
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Aaron Payment of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe about how the government shutdown is affecting Native American tribes that rely on federal money for things like medical care.
Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Ted Yoho Weighs In On Government Shutdown
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., about proposals to end the government shutdown and the role of the House Freedom Caucus in a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.