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.
Donald Trump Expected To Have A Hard Time Draining The Swamp
During the campaign, Trump said he wants to keep lobbyists out of his administration, but it isn't so easy. President Obama tried. Most people agree, running a government without lobbyists isn't easy.
With Trump In Office, What Is The Future Of U.S.-German Relations?
The incoming Trump administration seems to share little in common with Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies. Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Wittig, the German ambassador to the U.S.
Former Refugee Helps Others Arriving To America AT JFK Airport
Omar Nur left his native Ethiopia more than 35 years ago. He landed at New York's JFK and took his first steps in his new country. In the decades since, he's helped others arriving at the airport.
Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border
Steve Inskeep talks to U.S. Border Patrol agent Brandon Judd, who advised Donald Trump's campaign. Judd is head of the National Border Patrol Council, the union representing more than 16,000 agents.
U.S. To Monitor Security Agreement Signed Between Russia And Nicaragua
Russia is building a new embassy complex, anti drug training center and satellite station in Nicaragua this year. That's on top of providing new military equipment to the former Cold War ally.
Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country
It's been more than a week since Donald Trump became president elect and protests haven't let up. Some involved say they are challenging things bigger than Trump — such as the electoral college.
Economist Reporter: Europeans, Especially Germans, Horrified By Trump
President Obama is in Germany meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Steve Inskeep speaks with The Economist's David Rennie about how the trans-Atlantic relationship might change under Trump.
Deer Herd Disrupts Cross-Country Event
At a meet in Pennsylvania, Justin DeLuzio was hit by one of the deer crossing a field. He tells a local TV station that he was knocked down and bruised. In a triumph of will, he got up and finished.
Peggy Whitson Is About To Become The Oldest Woman Ever In Space
Whitson heads to the International Space Station on Thursday's launch. Early next year she turns 57 while still in orbit. John Glenn is the oldest man in space. He was 77 at the time.
Tom Ford Wants You To Separate His Fashion Designs From His Films
Tom Ford may be best known as a fashion designer, but he's also an accomplished filmmaker. His first movie was nominated for an Oscar. His second movie, Nocturnal Animals, opens on Thursday.