Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.
Multiple Investigations Underway On Russian Ties To U.S. Election
What is the state of the various investigations underway into Russian cyber-intrusions? What are the key questions that Congress is trying to answer? And how much of the currently classified evidence can be made public? The CIA is weighing what it can share, without compromising what are known as "sources and methods."
Activists Look To Repeat Standing Rock Success In West Texas
Activists in west Texas are taking to heart the successes of the Standing Rock Sioux to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. They're hoping to repeat that for a pipeline project there.
Trump Postpones Announcement On Plan For Businesses
President-elect Donald Trump has delayed a press conference to address potential conflicts of interest with his business operations. He says his adult sons will manage his interests and no new deals will be forged.
Columbia Journalism Report Criticizes Exxon CEO's Position On Climate Change
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Susanne Rust, senior reporter and director of the Energy and Environment Reporting Project at Columbia University, about Exxon Mobil's climate change policies under the leadership of CEO Rex Tillerson, who is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state.
First Mention: Rick Perry Runs For Texas Agriculture Commissioner
For our series, "First Mention," we dig into our archives to find the first time former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was referenced on NPR's air.
Trump Nominates Rick Perry To Lead Department Of Energy
President-elect Donald Trump continues to announce his picks for key cabinet positions. On Tuesday, several media outlets reported that Trump has picked former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to run the Department of Energy.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling Outlines Future Of Financial Reforms Under Dodd-Frank
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, about the future of banking reforms under Dodd-Frank.
Pro-Regime Forces Reach Agreement With Syrian Rebels In Aleppo
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Pawel Krzysiek with the International Committee of the Red Cross, about the deal pending to allow civilians to safely leave eastern Aleppo.
'The Jingle King' Tracks Decline Of Original Music In Advertising
Steve Karmen wrote a number of famous jingles, including Budweiser Beer's, "When You Say Bud," the New York State song, "I Love New York", the jingle, "Here Comes the King," the Exxon Song and Wrigley Spearmint Gum's, "Carry The Big Fresh Flavor." He also composed several music scores for motion pictures during the 1960s, and performed briefly as a Calypso singer, achieving some recognition in Trinidad during that time. Karmen is the recipient of 16 Clio Awards. NPR explores how the business of writing the music for advertising has changed.
When It Comes To CDs In 2016, Mozart Outsells Beyonce, Adele And Drake
Mozart sold the most CDs of any artist in 2016. Quartz reporter Amy Wang says that figure can help shed light on the state of the recording industry.