Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
One of the U.S.'s priciest fighter jets is missing. The internet's having fun with it
Have you seen this plane? The U.S. military is looking for an $80 million fighter jet. Officials say a mishap forced the pilot to eject somewhere near Charleston, S.C.
Poet Laureate Ada Limón hopes to help people commune with nature in new project
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has announced her signature project titled " You Are Here," which hopes to engage people with poetry and nature.
University of Colorado football is raking it in with new coach Deion Sanders
The University of Colorado's new football coach Deion Sanders is turning the program from notorious basement dweller to the hottest ticket in the NCAA. Fans are excited and UC is raking in millions.
Iran is gaining access to about $6 billion in the deal to release 5 Americans
Five Americans are freed from Iran to joy from their families but the U.S. agreement to release them is drawing criticism.
Puerto Rico hopes solar project will secure electric grid for future hurricanes
Puerto Rico's power grid does not have a good record when it comes to weathering powerful storms. Many on the island would like to develop a more decentralized grid powered mostly by the sun.
The politics of McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Deirdre Walsh and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly
Spotted Lanternflies are an invasive species of bug now in 14 states. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how you can help stop their spread.
UAW strike enters Day 3: layoffs; talks ongoing
Auto workers are three days into a strike at the Big Three American automakers. Talks are ongoing, but not a lot of progress has been reported yet. The automakers have announced layoffs in response.
Pro-gun groups argue Albuquerque firearm ban is unconstitutional
In response to recent shootings New Mexico's governor banned open carry of firearms in public places in Albuquerque. Pro-gun groups sued, calling the public health order unconstitutional.