Donald Trump Spent Nearly $1 Million To Get Voters To Wear This Hat
In addition to a traditional campaign structure, the unorthodox presidential candidate is investing heavily in promoting his brand as a way to attract votes.
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How China's One-Child Policy Transformed U.S. Attitudes On Adoption
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Adam Pertman, president and CEO of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, about the impact of China's one-child policy on the U.S.
Steep Hikes In Insurance Rates Force Alaskans To Make Tough Choices
Alaskans have the highest rates for health insurance in the country. Many get a subsidy to help defray the cost, but those who don't wonder, increasingly, whether it's time to go without insurance.
In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don't get stuck bailing out banks again.
RNC Suspends Debate With NBC, Citing CNBC 'Gotcha' Questions
Cutting a debate tie with NBC News, the Republican National Committee cites "inaccurate or downright offensive" questions during Wednesday night's debate on CNBC.
Week In Politics: U.S. Special Forces In Syria, GOP Presidential Race
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the White House's decision to deploy Special Operations forces in Syria and how the race for the Republican presidential nomination is shaping up.
Jeb Bush: 'It's Not About Performance. It's About Leadership'
After the last presidential debate, Jeb Bush headed straight for New Hampshire. The state is critical to his hopes of winning the GOP nomination, but voters are not convinced he's the man for the job.
Senate Passes Budget That Would Fund Government Into 2017
The measure, which passed 64 to 35, would suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government until after the presidential election campaign. President Obama is expected to sign it.
Mr. Chef Goes To Washington: Cooks Learn To Lobby Congress On Food
As food policy gets more attention in Washington, lobbying groups are training chefs to stir up Congress. The hope is that they'll sway lawmakers on issues like school lunch and GMO labels.
China Announces End To One-Child Policy
China announced Thursday it is officially ending its one-child policy. All couples will now be allowed to have two children.