U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
'Locking Up Our Own' Details The Mass Incarceration Of Black Men
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with author James Forman, Jr., about his new book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. It tells the story of how African Americans in law enforcement made the war on drugs very much their war.
On Tax Day, An Economist Outlines How The Payroll Tax Works
It may be tax day, but many workers pay more in taxes every time they get a paycheck. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Eugene Steuerle, co-founder of the Tax Policy Center, about the payroll tax and how it works.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Cleveland Murder
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave his condolences to the family of a man murdered in Cleveland on Sunday, whose attacker shared videos of the killing on the social network.
'The Epitome Of New York Cool': Letterman Biographer On Late Night Icon
David Letterman, one of the most famous people in America, is an enigma. Jason Zinoman's new book, Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night, looks at the late night talk show host's long career and the impact it still has on broadcasting today.
Composer Tim Minchin Brings 'Groundhog Day' To Broadway
Composer Tim Minchin brings his musical adaptation of the film, Groundhog Day, to Broadway. It's the story of a cynical weatherman who is forced to relive the same day over and over again.
Intelligence Leaks Complicate Efforts To Renew Key Surveillance Program
Republican officials are outraged by leaks indicating U.S. intelligence agencies spied on Trump associates. But their anger is also tainting a top priority for national security hardliners: the reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance program known as Section 702. It currently sweeps up countless Americans, and lawmakers are demanding at least an estimate of how many before the statute is extended.
Despite Legal Fights, Arkansas Pushes To Carry Out Delayed Executions
Several judges have delayed executions in Arkansas that were supposed to have begun Monday night. The legal wrangling continues as the state's lethal injection drugs expire at the end of the month.
Lawmakers Across The Country Push For Trump's Tax Returns
From the New York City Council to the California Senate, lawmakers are crafting bills aimed at forcing the release of President Trump's taxes. Whether they can survive a court challenge isn't clear.
Vice President Pence Sends Warning To North Korea Amid Rising Tensions
In South Korea Monday, Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea that U.S. patience was running out with the regime. This came a day after North Korea tried and failed to test a ballistic missile.