Politics
Week In Politics: Fight Over Border Security Continues, President Trump's Iraq Visit
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root, and Susan Shelley of the Orange County Register about the political fight over the border and President Trump's visit to Iraq.
Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
National Parks? Many Are Open During The Shutdown. Their Bathrooms? Not So Much
Some state governments and tourism boards have been using their own funds to keep the parks open. Elsewhere, open but unstaffed parks have become something of a free-for-all.
Americans Are Optimistic About The Future — Just Don't Ask About Politics
A substantial share of Americans are feeling hopeful about the new year, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. And some of us, especially young people, plan to make resolutions.
Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.
Former U.S. Commander: ISIS 'Is Not Defeated'
On a visit to Iraq, President Trump contended that the U.S. shouldn't be the policeman of the world. Mary Louise Kelly talks to John R. Allen, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Border Security Is A Vital Issue, Constituents Tell Rep. Banks
President Trump and Democratic leaders are faulting each other as the partial federal shutdown looks set to head into 2019. Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana about the impasse.
Government Contractors Working During Shutdown, May Not Get Back Pay
David Greene talks to Jaime Contreras of the Service Employees International Union about how the shutdown is affecting security guards and custodians, who are contractors working in federal buildings.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Crisis, Stock Volatility
The government shutdown is expected to stretch into 2019. The secretary of Homeland Security visits El Paso, Texas, Friday. Stocks end higher after spending much of Thursday in negative territory.