A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Outlines Abuses By Debt Collectors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday is releasing a new report about abuses in the debt collection industry. This comes as the CFPB is crafting new rules to crack down on those practices.
Activists Fear Reversal Of Strict Rules On Campus Sexual Assault
Survivors of campus sexual assault and their allies are imploring President-elect Trump's nominee for education secretary to continue cracking down on schools who don't take the issue seriously.
NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals What Americans Know About The Affordable Care Act
An NPR/Ipsos poll shows that almost half of Americans, including Democrats, don't know the Affordable Care Act reduced the number of people without insurance.
'365 Days Of Tacos' Highlights A Staple Of San Antonio Culture
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, about his "365 Days of Tacos" series where he reports on a different taco joint every day for a year. So far, he's found that tacos have become a staple of the city and culture.
Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom
President Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday. Obama said he was awarding it to "my brother."
Flint Residents Remain Skeptical Of Data On Lead Levels In Water
In Flint, Mich., government tests show lead levels in tap water may be improving, but city residents don't believe them.
HHS Nominee Tom Price Reveals Plan To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest
Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, Tom Price, reveals his financial interests and how he plans to handle potential conflicts of interest.
Virginia Winemakers Concerned About Visa Competition Under Trump
Trump Vineyard Estates filed a request to provide foreign workers with visas. His competitors are concerned about Trump's role in selecting the heads of the departments that approve those visas.
Rep. Steve King Pushes Ahead On Obamacare Repeal Before Replacement
On the first day of this Congress, Rep. Steve King of Iowa introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act in its entirety. Now some Republicans say they want to wait until there's a replacement plan. NPR's Audie Cornish asks Rep. King why he wants to push ahead on repeal first.