Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
U.S. Intelligence Officials Carry On Tradition Of Briefing Presidential Candidates
As the presidential front-runners move closer to the July conventions, they will assume the many trappings of a president, including their very own top-secret briefings. President Truman started the tradition of providing classified briefings to presidential candidates back in 1952. NPR explores how the process will unfold this summer, how much is shared with potential nominees, and the risk of a candidate leaking intelligence secrets.
Avant Garde Influences The Blockbuster In 'Uncharted 4'
J.J. Sutherland and Chris Suellentrop of the podcast "Shall We Play a Game" review the latest from the Uncharted video game franchise, which will be released Tuesday for the PlayStation system, featuring intrepid explorer Nathan Drake back in action.
Blockchain Looks To Change How To Do Business Online
Behind the hype of Bitcoin is a technology that could shift how we do business on the Internet. It's called Blockchain. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Don Tapscott, co-author of a new book about Blockchain and the global economy.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Visits Puerto Rico Amid Debt Crisis
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is in Puerto Rico to highlight the need for Congressional action to help the island restructure its $70 billion debt. Lew is getting a first-hand look at some of the problems the government is facing, including underfunded schools and hospitals plus an emerging Zika crisis.
Veteran GOP Congressman John Duncan, Jr., Endorses Donald Trump
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Republican Rep. John Duncan, Jr., of Tennessee about his support for Donald Trump.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against North Carolina Over Bathroom Law
Attorney General Loretta Lynch filed a federal complaint against North Carolina Monday after the state sued the federal government in the fight over its controversial transgender bathroom law.
North Carolina Sues Federal Government Over Transgender Bathroom Law
The state of North Carolina sued the federal government Monday. North Carolina's governor says the Obama administration is bypassing Congress to rewrite state law. It's over the state's controversial bill that limits protections for LGBT people.
Justice Department Suit Threatens North Carolina Title IX Funding
The Justice Department suit against North Carolina over its discrimination law comes with a threat: the loss of more than $4.5 billion in federal funding for education. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matt Ellinwood, director of the education and law project at the North Carolina Justice Center, about what would happen if that money went away.
Miami Police Veteran Ready To Lead Ferguson, Mo., Police Department
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Delrish Moss, the new chief of the Ferguson, Mo., police department, about the challenges ahead of him.
Ken Burns Delves Deeply Into America's Complex Racial History
The documentary filmmaker has been chosen to deliver this year's Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the highest honor bestowed by the federal government for work in the field.
A Man Scribbles In A Notepad — Terrorist Plot, Or Simple Math Problem?
On an American Airlines flight this week, a passenger went too far with "see something, say something." She flagged economist Guido Menzio as suspicious for working on a math equation.