Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
News Brief: Afghan Withdrawal Testimony, Japan's Next Leader, Proud Boys' Ambitions
Military officials return to Capitol Hill for more on the Afghan withdrawal. Fumio Kishida will be Japan's next prime minister. Despite arrests, the far-right Proud Boys haven't gone away.
Will Congress' Spending Plan Include A Lifeline To Uninsured Americans?
Two million Americans are uninsured because they live in one of the 12 states that didn't expand Medicaid. About 60% are people of color. Texas has the most uninsured people in the country.
Defense Officials Testify At Senate Hearing On Afghanistan
Top Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday for the first time since the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
They Voted For Trump, And Then Biden. How Do These Swing Voters See Biden Now?
Some swing voters who supported Joe Biden over Donald Trump in 2020's election are a bit unsure now. Some are still turned off by the ex-president but also uncertain about Biden and the Democrats.
Advocates Say Wind Farm Plans Interfere With Fertile Fishing Areas
The Biden administration has opened the East Coast to massive offshore wind development. But it will happen in some of the country's most fertile fishing grounds, and that's set up a growing battle.
'Britney Vs. Spears' Is Netflix's New Documentary About Spears' Conservatorship
The documentary about Britney Spears debuts Tuesday on Netflix. It is about the singer's battle against her father, who she's accused of "conservatorship abuse."
Jury Finds R. Kelly Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking
NPR's Noel King talks to Jim DeRogatis, one of the first journalists to publicly break the story about R. Kelly's sex abuse crimes, after receiving an anonymous fax in November of 2000.
In A Battle Over The Debt Limit, GOP Senators Block A Government Funding Bill
After Senate Republicans prevented a resolution to fund the government and raise debt ceiling limit, Democratic congressional leaders are trying to find another way to pass both measures.
In An Attempt To Sinify China, Authorities Are Removing Domes From Mosques
China wants to changes mosques to make them more Chinese. The mosque campaign has triggered a discussion on what being Chinese really means.
How New York's Vaccine Mandate Could Impact The Pandemic
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Leana Wen, a public health professor at George Washington University and former Baltimore health commissioner, about New York's vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Investigators Work To Determine The Cause Of Saturday's Amtrak Derailment
The National Traffic Safety Board is investigating the derailment in Montana that killed three people. It happened as hospitals there were already over capacity with COVID-19 patients.