Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Workers Affected By Shutdown Talk About What It Means For Them
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are still in limbo because of the partial government shutdown. We hear from some of those people who've been personally affected.
Days Before Democrats Take Over House, Trump Blames Them For Shutdown
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with national political correspondent Mara Liasson about the upcoming week in politics — including the potential political fallout of the continuing shutdown.
Nicaraguan Government Cracks Down On Dissenters
As Nicaragua cracks down on dissenters and journalists, the U.S. has imposed sanctions and the Organization of American States branded Daniel Ortega's leftist government a dictatorship.
Journalist Dies In Self-Immolation, Prompting Protests In Tunisia
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Chaima Bouhlel about protests in Tunisia after the self-immolation of a journalist. Bouhlel is a former president of Al Bawsala, a local watchdog group.
Amid Christmas Shutdown, José Andres Offers Free Meal For Federal Employees
The impasse between President Trump and Congress has put paychecks in limbo for hundreds of thousands of workers. Chef Andres' offer is for every day of the shutdown.
Shutdown Expected To Continue Past Christmas
The partial government shutdown is likely to last until at least Thursday. The Senate has adjourned, and the White House is sticking to its demands for border wall funding.
An Argument Against Life Sentences, Especially For Juvenile Defendants
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Robert Holbrook, who was given a life sentence, and Ashley Nellis, co-author of the book "The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences."
Liz McComb Explores The Holiday Season In Latest Album
"Merry Christmas" showcases classic songs and McComb's powerful voice. She tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about growing up singing and about Christmas at home in France.
The Composer With A Growing Fan Club Among Directors
Two of the buzziest movies this year, "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Vice," have this in common: composer Nicholas Britell.
The Reaction In Afghanistan To Trump's Troop Withdrawal
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Afghan policy analyst Najib Sharifi about the regional reaction to President Trump's decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops from that country.