Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
In The Senate, Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Need 60 Votes
As Donald Trump prepares to announce his Supreme Court nominee, a battle is awaiting in the Senate, where the nominee will need 60 votes to be confirmed.
Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Residents of Quebec City are in shock after a man shot six people dead in a mosque there Sunday night. They want to know what motivated the French Canadian college student accused of the murders.
VA: Competition With Private Sector Is An Obstacle To Hiring More Medical Staff
An NPR investigation examines reasons why it's hard to bring new medical personnel into the VA, including a cumbersome hiring process.
White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president, about President Trump's executive order on immigration.
Boy Scouts' Transgender Policy Gets Mixed Reaction From Troops
Boys Scouts of America says it will allow transgender boys to become Scouts. The news is meeting with mixed reaction from scout troops.
Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about President Donald Trump's upcoming pick for the Supreme Court.
Speculation Swirls Around Two Names For Supreme Court Slot
NPR's Audie Cornish and Nina Totenberg discuss President Trump's possible picks for the Supreme Court of the United States.
Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.