Shoring up NATO alliance tops Biden agenda on Europe trip
President Biden wanted Sweden to join NATO as a sign of western unity against Russia. But Turkey is standing in the way.
Politics & Government
'Bidenomics' is everywhere. Here's what it could mean for the election
President Biden is trying to get credit for the economy by embracing the slogan of "Bidenomics" to describe his spending plans and the strong jobs market. But voters are skeptical.
More renters facing eviction have a right to a lawyer. Finding one can be hard
New laws aim to change the power imbalance in rent court, where tenants with no lawyer are more likely to lose. But some cities have a shortage of attorneys or no set way to pair them with renters.
Week in politics: Biden defends decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine
The Biden administration defends its decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine. And Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis competes, clumsily, for the anti-LGBTQ vote.
Feinstein's return to the Senate recalls its past heroics and persistent problems
The 90-year-old Californian's long absence and current condition raise questions about the institution's ability to deal with its internal issues of aging or disability.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin passes on Senate, announces House reelection run
Raskin gave himself until July to announce his plans. He was weighing a reelection campaign against a run for the U.S. Senate. He went into remission for cancer in April.
The U.S. is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine despite humanitarian warnings
U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions.
The White House defends the inclusion of cluster munitions in new Ukraine aid package
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby about how the United States plans to supply Ukraine with controversial cluster munitions.
The water crisis — and government influence on the media — in the Philippines
Is there a water crisis happening in Manila? It depends on who you ask and from where you're getting your information. The answers, though, say a lot about the current state of Philippine media.
Macron is far from the first leader to blame violence on debunked video game theory
Violence erupted in France following the fatal police shooting of a teen. President Macron has, in part, blamed video games for the clashes. Other world leaders have used this widely debunked theory.