Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
NASCAR Implements New Point System To Change How Fans Watch Sport
NASCAR is reinventing itself — again. A new point system may or may not draw new fans to the sport, but it will change how people watch. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Scott Fowler, sports columnist for the Charlotte Observer, about the new changes.
As Trump Moves Ahead On Agenda, Controversial Election Claim Resurfaces
President Trump moves ahead with campaign agenda items, but a controversial and debunked claim from the election still looms.
Budget Director Nominee Splits With Trump On Entitlement Reform
A Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday exposed some daylight between President Trump and his nominee for budget director when it comes to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Mick Mulvaney wants to overhaul these entitlement programs, while Trump said during the campaign he wants to leave them alone.
'La La Land' Scoops Up 14 Academy Awards Nominations
Academy Awards nominations were announced Tuesday with the musical, La La Land, receiving 14 nominations, tying a record.
Trump Takes Executive Action Designed To Speed Approval Of Oil Pipelines
President Donald Trump took executive action designed to speed approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Opponents say they will challenge the projects at every step.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Highlights Opposition To Trump In Address
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his annual State of the State address on Tuesday, where he highlighted the ways in which the nation's largest state plans to oppose the new Trump administration's initiatives.
Law Professor Outlines Historical Use Of Presidential Executive Orders
President Trump signed five executive actions Tuesday morning. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Cristina Rodriguez of Yale University about the historical use of executive orders and their limits.
