U.S. Citizen Arrested In Moscow On Suspicion Of Spying
Russia says Paul Whelan was detained on Friday while on a spy mission. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on espionage charges.
Politics
How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get health care for more kids and AIDS patients. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.
Chickpeas Sit In Silos As Trump's Trade Wars Wage On
The largest importers of crops like lentils, garbanzos or peas — China and India — aren't buying because of trade wars and tariffs. But farmers already planted in anticipation of sales.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Announces 2020 Exploratory Committee
Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she is forming an exploratory committee for the 2020 presidential race. In a video sent to supporters Monday, she spoke of rebuilding the middle class.
Kevin Hassett On Trade Talks With China, Partial Government Shutdown
Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about trade talks and the partial government shutdown. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.
Trade Wars Keep U.S. Farmers' Chickpeas In Silos
American soybean exports have started to move again, but China and India still aren't buying lentils, garbanzos or peas from the U.S. due to trade wars and tariffs.
Texas Volunteers Start Pop-Up Medical Clinics To Help Screen Migrant Children
In response to the deaths of two Guatemalan children in U.S. custody, the Department of Homeland Security has ordered more stringent medical screenings of minors detained at the border.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Children, Congo Elections
The government shutdown enters its 10th day. Volunteers in El Paso, Texas, staff pop-up medical clinics to screen migrant children at the border. Ballots are counted in Congo's presidential election.
House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee
This past week Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announced a new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Rep. Kathy Castor who will head up the committee in the new Congress.
Politics Lookahead: A New Congressional Class
With the new year comes a whole new power dynamic in Washington as Democrats prepare to take power in the House.