Oklahoma Senator Discusses The Looming Government Shutdown
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., about the looming government shutdown.
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Sen. Tim Kaine On Why Mattis' Resignation Is Cause For Concern
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about the resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and why he's concerned.
Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline
New figures from the government show that the estimated count of babies born in 2018 has dropped to a historic low. "We know we must address the birthrate," a Japanese official says.
The Latest On The Looming Government Shutdown
President Trump says he's prepared to shut down the government if he doesn't get funding for his border wall, and it appears to be headed that way.
Without Border Wall Funding, Government Shutdown Expected
A government shutdown is expected as President Trump continues to demand border wall funding and Democrats in Congress say they won't support the 5 billion dollars he wants.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes Surgery For Lung Cancer
Short of complications in recovery, doctors say prospects look good for a full recovery for Ginsburg, 85. She hopes to be back on the court for the start of the new term in early January.
Week In Politics: Possible Government Shutdown, General Mattis' Exit and Syria
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with EJ Dionne, of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and National Review's Reihan Salam about the wall versus a shutdown, General Mattis' exit and Syria.
VA Says It Will Stop Arbitrarily Dropping Caregivers From Program
The temporary suspension comes three days after a report from NPR exposed concern from veterans that their caregivers were arbitrarily cut, despite no change in their status.
