Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
A new expanded child tax credit would include families who need it most
The new tax bill passed expands the Child Tax Credit but doesn't include monthly payments. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about the changes with Kris Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for keeping hospital stay, diagnosis secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has apologized for a failure in communication around his recent hospital stay for prostate cancer treatment. He was roundly criticized for not alerting the White House.
North Korea is ramping up missile tests as Kim Jung Un weighs war with South Korea
North Korea test-fired cruise missiles from its western coast for the third time this week, as Kim Jung Un warns of war with South Korea. Is it rhetoric or has North Korea decided to go to war?
Trump and his supporters continue to take jabs at Nikki Haley's identity
As the Republican field has narrowed to two, racist attacks against former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley have been ramping up. They come from former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
What does Hamas have left?
Hamas has lost thousands of fighters and apparently its ability to carry out large-scale rocket attacks. But Israel remains a long way from its stated goal of destroying the militant group.
White House will sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank who attack Palestinians
President Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who have attacked Palestinians in the West Bank. The measure could lead to the freezing of their bank accounts and assets.
Expected to be a big deal, Alzheimer's drug is pulled after disappointing sales
Drugmaker Biogen is pulling the plug on its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, following disappointing sales. It had been expected to be a blockbuster product.
Broadway legend Hinton Battle, who originally played Scarecrow in 'The Wiz', has died
Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
A look from Maui six months after devastating wildfires
As we approach the six-month anniversary of the Maui fires, we look at the biggest issues that people on the island are still facing.
Trump says VP pick won't impact the race. So what's he looking for in a running mate?
Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.