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.
Trump, China And A Long History Of Misunderstandings
Donald Trump appears to have moved away from the U.S.'s longstanding "one China" policy. Writer John Pomfret talks to NPR's Robert Siegel about the significance of this apparent shift in policy.
Funeral Directors Weigh In On Texas Rule Requiring Burial Of Fetal Remains
Abortion rights activists have filed a challenge to stop a new rule requiring clinics to bury fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages. The rule is also not sitting well with funeral directors.
Trump Discounts CIA As Fellow Republicans Call For Investigation Into Russian Hacking
The president-elect discounts the CIA's conclusion that Russian hackers deliberately tried to sway the U.S. election in his favor. But some of Trump's fellow Republicans want a full investigation.
New York Skyline Sees Boom In Super Tall Skyscrapers
More than a dozen residential towers are under construction. Many of the global ultra-rich who buy these apartments spend just a fraction of the year in them.
Sen. McCain Calls For Congress To Take Closer Look At Russian Hacking
Republican Sen. John McCain is pushing for a congressional investigation into Russian cyberattacks during the U.S. presidential election. He tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why it's worth investigating.
Trump's Potential Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Is A Titan In The Oil Industry
President-elect Donald Trump may nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. The oil executive is a giant in the business world, but not as well known in political circles.
Under Trump, Whither The Daily Intelligence Briefing?
Donald Trump said over the weekend that he doesn't need to get a daily intelligence briefing as president. It has become customary for the president to receive a classified update each morning.
Why The CIA And FBI Came Up With Different Conclusions On Russian Hacking
Former CIA and FBI official Philip Mudd discusses the differences in how the two agencies handle intelligence amid the CIA's finding that Russia may have influenced the U.S. presidential election.
A Boeing-Iran Deal Could Be On President-Elect Trump's Chopping Block
Boeing says its $17 billion deal with Iran Air will help support thousands of U.S. jobs. But the deal, made possible through the Iran nuclear agreement, is under threat with the incoming president.
NFL Concussion Settlement Clears Final Court Hurdle
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the estimated $1 billion concussion-related settlement between thousands of former NFL players and the league.