Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson Testifies Before House Intel Committee
The House Intelligence Committee questioned former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson over Russian attempts to hack into U.S. voting systems in 2016 and the Obama administration's response.
Federal Officials Turn To Private Law Firms To Chase Student Loan Debtors
People who default on their student loans could hear from a private debt collector. The government turns to collection agencies to get payments out of people who often don't work and can't have their wages or tax returns garnished.
Pride Events Honor Memory Of Gilbert Baker And His Rainbow Flag
Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag became the banner of the Pride movement. Baker died earlier this year, but he'll be remembered at Pride events this month.
GOP Rep. Will Hurd Calls For Plan To Address Threat Of Cyber Attacks
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to GOP Rep. Will Hurd about former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee about Russian influence in the 2016 election.
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds To Jeh Johnson's House Testimony On Russia
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Rep. Adam Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the testimony Wednesday of former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Democrat Jon Ossoff Hopes Suburban Atlanta District Finally Elects Non-Republican
This suburban Atlanta congressional district usually elects Republicans. But in what has become the single most expensive Congressional race in U.S. history, Democrat Jon Ossoff hopes to change that.
Dramatic Increase In Number Of People Being Hospitalized Due To Opioids
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Traci Green, deputy director of injury prevention at Boston Medical Center about the stunning show increase in the number of hospital visits related to opioids.
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko In Washington To Meet President Trump
Ukraine's president is in Washington hoping to meet President Trump and explain his side of the war with Russian-backed separatists, but the White House isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet.
Former New Mexico Governor Discusses His Role In Otto Warmbier Negotiations
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson on the death of American college student Otto Warmbier, who returned from North Korea in a coma last week.
Finsbury Park Attack Reinforces Terrorist Ideology
While Britons who might commit anti-Muslim attacks such as the one in Finsbury Park can find plenty of inspiration in the tabloid press, Sunday's assault on worshippers enforces the ISIS narrative.
Authorization For The Use Of Military Force Could Be Up For Update In Senate
For years, members of Congress were unwilling to update the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that legalized most post-9/11 overseas operations. Now, the Senate could consider it.