No Winner In Sight As Forces Fighting In Syria Weaken
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Lina Khatib, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center, about the state of play in Syria.
Politics & Government
Bush Talks Tough Against Russia In First Foreign Address
The likely 2016 GOP presidential contender also pushed for increased U.S. trade relations in the region.
Dennis Hastert Pleads Not Guilty At Chicago Arraignment
The former House speaker was indicted by a federal grand jury over charges that he lied to the FBI about paying hush money over his "past misconduct."
Abortion Restriction Law Is Backed By Federal Court In Texas
A federal appeals court has backed key parts of Texas' controversial 2013 law that critics say would put some clinics at risk of closing.
Here's How Inflation Has Eroded American Workers' Overtime Eligibility
The Obama administration might soon make millions of workers newly eligible for overtime, but experts disagree over how the new rules should look.
Former House Speaker Hastert To Appear In Federal Court On Tuesday
The Illinois Republican, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007, will hear charges of withdrawing funds illegally and lying to the FBI. He's not the first high-profile Illinois politician to run afoul of the law.
Jeb Bush Faces His Own Foreign Policy Test With Europe Trip
The likely 2016 presidential candidate hopes to avoid the mistakes that have haunted his rivals while separating himself from his brother.
Indian Prime Minister Gives Backhanded Compliment To Bangladeshi Counterpart
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise for his Bangladeshi counterpart's tough stance on terrorism "despite being a woman" has sparked an avalanche of criticism and a Twitter hashtag.
Presidential Candidates Encounter Bumps In Early Campaigns
It's a long road to November 2016, but there are already some bends in that road. NPR's Scott Simon talks to NPR's Ron Elving about where each of the candidates stands now.