The controversial cases that lie ahead in the Supreme Court's new term
The Supreme Court is back on the bench for a new term full of cases involving controversial issues — like guns, abortion, social media and more.
Politics & Government
North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes two more bills, but budget still on track to become law Tuesday
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday both an energy bill and the legislature's annual regulatory reform measure, while allowing legislation directing more state government oversight of high school athletics to become law.
'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs
The nation's most senior military officer has retired. He talks to All Things Considered about Donald Trump, democracy, and whether the U.S. military has been politicized.
The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming
The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.
Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch announces resignation
Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch announced his resignation on Monday.
5 years after Khashoggi's murder, advocates say the lack of justice is dangerous
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents.
Greensboro City Council reconsider participatory budget process to increase residents' involvement
Greensboro officials are reconsidering the participatory budget process to get more residents involved.
Donald Trump's business fraud trial gets underway in New York
Former President Donald Trump and three of his children are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate.
Sen. Michael Bennet on Ukraine
NPR's David Gura speaks to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, Democrat of Colorado, about assistance for Ukraine.
Up First briefing: McCarthy's job threatened; how a robot could fight climate change
Congress averted a government shutdown. Now, Speaker McCarthy must avoid losing his job. And, this stinky seaweed-fighting robot could help fight climate change.