Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Trump Signs Bill That Allows States To Deny Funding To Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, President Trump signed a bill that could encourage states to withhold federal money from Planned Parenthood. Opponents say it will have a big impact on women's health.
Trump's National Security Strategy Empowers Military Commanders
President Trump's national security decision making style is becoming clear early in his administration, and it's quite a change from his predecessor. Trump has empowered his top military commanders in new ways and felt free to reverse himself on major positions.
North Korea Accuses Trump Of 'Making Trouble' With 'Aggressive' Tweets
China's president is calling for a peaceful resolution to rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. This comes ahead of an important anniversary that North Korea often marks with tests of military might. North Korea is accusing President Trump of "making trouble" with his "aggressive tweets."
San Francisco Seeks To Block Trump's Order On Sanctuary Cities
San Francisco is seeking an injunction to stop President Trump's executive order cutting off federal funds to sanctuary cities. On Friday, a federal judge heard arguments over whether the suit can go forward.
Week In Politics: Trump's Changing Policy Views
NPR's Audie Cornish wraps up the week in politics with Reihan Salam of the National Review and Kimberly Atkins of the Boston Herald. They discuss President Trump's changing policy positions.
Trump Continues To Shift Positions On Key Campaign Issues
This week, President Trump said NATO is no longer obsolete and slammed Russia for its alliance with the Syrian regime. Those positions are at odds with views he held on the campaign trail.
In Israel, Muslims Hold 'American Idol'-Style Call-To-Prayer Contest
Muslims in Israel held an American Idol-style competition to for young men who chant the call to prayer. It was held in protest of an Israeli effort to quiet the calls in the early morning hours.
Rising Tensions Raise Questions About North Korea's Military Capability
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Frank Aum, a visiting scholar at the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins, about North Korea's military capabilities and what a war with that country would look like.
AP Report Documents Child Sexual Abuse By U.N. Peacekeepers In Haiti
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Atul Khare, the United Nations under-secretary general for field support, about the AP report that found UN peacekeepers sexually abused children in Haiti.