How this week in Washington was viewed around the world
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with three journalists from different parts of the world who report on Washington for their home publications, about this week in U.S. politics.
Politics & Government
Matt Gaetz is drawing ire from his colleagues — but he's as popular as ever back home
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has cemented his place as political disruptor. His far-right priorities, Trump allegiance and attitude have won him little support in Congress — but big support back home.
Biden said he'd stop building the border wall, but is now going ahead on one piece
President Biden pledged to stop work on the wall on the southern border. But this week, his administration said it's moving forward on a piece of it.
How to make sense of the country's stunningly strong job market
U.S. employers added about twice as many jobs in September as forecasters expected. That's good for people looking for work, but the strong report could complicate the Fed's effort to curb inflation.
Politicians say this Florida news site lets them buy coverage. Is your state next?
As Florida's established newspapers wither, a leading regional publisher says old rules no longer apply. Politicians and corporate interests say they have to pay him to ensure positive coverage.
The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race
The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz made history by engineering House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Many of Matt Gaetz's constituents in his home district in Florida are celebrating him. Gaetz, however, angered many in his own party.
Morning news brief
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz made history by engineering House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster. The gash across Ukraine's farmland can be seen from space. Guatemala enters a fifth day of a national strike.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson puts House speaker's ouster into perspective
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the state of our democracy following this week's unprecedented removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
N.C. legislature is criticized for exempting itself from public records law
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are facing criticism for including a measure in the new state budget that gives broad investigative powers to a partisan oversight committee.