For One Ohio Town, Trump's Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope
In Ashtabula, hometown of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, people are hoping the president's agenda brings renewed vigor to manufacturing.
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Spy Boss Coats Warns That Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed right after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
Even In His Own Memoir, 'Let Me Finish,' Chris Christie Gets Upstaged By Trump
In his book, he says the transition team head is "the second biggest job in American politics" — and it is clear he took it on like he would have the top job, as if the shiny new presidency were his.
Roger Stone Arraigned In D.C. Federal Court
GOP political consultant Roger Stone has been arraigned in federal court in Washington, D.C. He pleaded not guilty to charges brought against him as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Roger Stone, Trump's Informal Adviser, To Be Arraigned In Federal Court
Political consultant Roger Stone is due in court on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. He says he'll plead not guilty to charges unsealed last week that accuse him of lying to Congress.
Why Howard Schultz's Independent Bid For President Is A Radical Idea
The former Starbucks CEO has a better chance than most because of his wealth, but there are reasons George Washington was the nation's only independent president.
Sen. Warner Introduces Measure To Prohibit Government Shutdowns
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia who introduced a bill aimed at preventing future shutdowns. It's called Stop STUPIDITY Act. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the topic.
Smithsonian Museums Spring Back To Life After Government Reopens
Thanks to the end of the government shutdown, the Smithsonian Institution reopens its 19 museums — along with the National Zoo Tuesday morning. Getting it all up and running is no easy task.