Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight
The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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A radiologist in Gaza says he endured beatings while detained in Israel
A radiologist in Gaza tells NPR he endured beatings and mistreatment during seven months in Israeli detention. Israel has incarcerated thousands of Gazans since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a case for keeping Biden on the Democratic ticket
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont why progressive lawmakers want President Biden to stay on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Federal dollars speed up work on safe streets, but money isn’t the only roadblock
Cities across the country are using billions of dollars in federal funding to make streets safer. But in some places, that’s accelerating conflict with local residents who don’t like the changes.
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien addresses the Republican National Convention
In recent history, labor unions overwhelmingly back Democrats. President Biden calls himself the most pro-union president ever. But at the RNC, the head of the teamsters had a prime speaking slot.
Former President Trump chooses Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, editor and co-founder of The Dispatch, about the choice of Vance, who once described former President Trump using words like “idiot” and “Hitler.”
A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia
On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women’s rights activists and comes after months of intense debate.
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in bribery trial
A New York City jury convicted the New Jersey senator of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in his home state and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
Voters in the Buckeye State react to Trump picking Sen. Vance as a running mate
Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, grew up in southern Ohio. He became nationally known in 2016 after publishing his best-selling and controversial memoir: "Hillbilly Elegy."
The GOP convention kicks off with Trump and Vance in the spotlight
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention since Saturday's attempt on his life. Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.