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.
Fact Check: Trump's Claim Linking The Collapse Of The Soviet Union To Afghanistan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Seth Jones about President Trump's claim that the Soviet Union collapsed due to its military operations in Afghanistan.
People Across The Country Are Feeling The Effects Of The Partial Government Shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues, Ashley Hinson of Calais, Maine, shares how the purchase of her family's first home fell through as a result of the shutdown.
N.Y. Rep. Jerry Nadler On His Plans For Immigration And The Mueller Investigation
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with incoming House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., about what he's planning to do regarding the Mueller investigation in his new role.
When Her Family Left Vietnam, She Carried A Backpack Full Of Rice During The Journey
When Loan Pham left Vietnam with her family for asylum in the U.S., she brought a backpack of rice with her. She shares the story of her journey for the series What They Took With Them.
Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Weighs In On Government Shutdown
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the incoming chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, about the possible pathways out of the current government shutdown.
Republican Sen. James Lankford Discusses Proposals To End Partial Government Shutdown
On the 12th day of a partial government shutdown, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., about the different proposals on the table to bring the shutdown to an end.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin Discusses Meeting With Trump Over Government Shutdown
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who was among the Congressional leaders gathered at the White House Wednesday for a briefing on the president's border wall plans.
National Zoo and Museums In Washington, D.C., Close Due To Government Shutdown
Wednesdays marks the first day the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums are closed due to the government shutdown.
Netflix Agrees To Pull Episode Of Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act' In Saudi Arabia
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Variety editor Michael Schneider about Netflix pulling an episode of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj in Saudi Arabia and the company's relationship with repressive governments.
What Would It Take To Challenge Trump In A Primary?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Republican political consultant Mike Murphy about what it might take to run a primary against President Trump.
Economists Don't Expect To See Lasting Fallout From Shutdown, So Long As It Ends Soon
The partial government shutdown is not expected to cause lasting economic damage, unless it drags on. But forecasters are expecting slower growth for the U.S. economy in the new year.