Federal Judge Who Was Disparaged By Trump Greenlights Border Wall Project
The same judge Trump once called a "hater" issued a ruling allowing the administration's plans to construct the border wall to proceed.
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Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.
Court Seems Unconvinced Of Microsoft's Argument To Shield Email Data Stored Overseas
The Supreme Court will decide whether a U.S. warrant can compel Microsoft to turn over a user's emails stored in Ireland. It also seems to want Congress to fix the dilemma.
State Department Loses Expert Diplomat On North Korea
The State Department's point person on North Korea is the latest official to leave after a long career in diplomacy. Experts see Joseph Yun's departure as a major setback in efforts to find a diplomatic way out of the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program.
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy Discusses The Path Forward For Gun Policy
Since the school shooting in Sandy Hook, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has been on a mission to rein in gun violence. That has been an uphill battle in a deeply divided Congress. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Murphy about his fight and what he sees as the path forward.
Lawmakers Agree On Paid Family Leave, But Not The Details
Passage of paid family leave laws in states like Washington is spurring federal lawmakers from both parties to float their own proposals, but so far support is not bridging party lines.
Why Saudi Arabia Is Suddenly Shaking Up Its Military
The kingdom replaced top military brass, opened armed forces jobs to women and promoted a woman to a senior Labor Ministry post in a series of rare steps in the ultraconservative kingdom.
Education Department Wants To Protect Student Loan Debt Collectors
The Trump administration is considering a policy change to prevent states from making tough demands of companies that collect student loan debt, according to an internal document obtained by NPR.
Reports: Kushner Security Clearance Downgraded Following White House Scandal
Jared Kushner has lost his top-secret clearance. "No concerns were raised about Mr. Kushner's application," his lawyer said in a statement. Instead, the lawyer pointed to a backlog in the process.
NSA Chief: U.S. Response 'Hasn't Changed The Calculus' Of Russian Interference
Adm. Michael Rogers says Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded he can continue to meddle in U.S. cyberspace with little price to pay.