Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead
In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
Mayors along the southern border defy national narratives by backing Democrats
Border security is seen as a strength for Republicans, but along Arizona’s southern border, many mayors are backing the Democrat in the state's race for U.S. Senate, as well as Vice President Harris.
Bob Woodward talks about his new book and the most serious nuclear threat he’s covered
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with legendary journalist Bob Woodward, whose new book War -- like so many of his books about the American presidency over the last half century - is generating headlines.
Tougher building codes have helped Florida mitigating damage from recent hurricanes
After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.
Students return to North Carolina schools after Helene closures
Kids are slowly returning to schools in western North Carolina, after being off following the devastation from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, but they may not be in their old school building.
White House tells Israel to improve conditions in Gaza or face consequences
The Biden administration is telling Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days or face unspecified consequences over U.S. military aid to Israel.
Trump's unusual town hall
Donald Trump did a town hall in Oaks, Penn., Monday night. After taking questions, he invited the audience to stick around and listen to music, and then he stood on the stage for around half an hour.
Research into the root of wealth and poverty among nations wins Economics Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded Monday to a trio of U.S.-based researchers, for their study of the institutional roots of wealth and poverty among nations.
A USDA program may be killing wild animals that they're not supposed to, records show
A USDA program kills wild animals at the request of private livestock owners. NPR obtained exclusive documents to show how its employees manage wildlife.
We talk to pollsters about their models of the electorate this year
Pollsters try to create an accurate model of the electorate. But that model can change abruptly, like when Vice President Harris became the Democratic nominee.
A nominee for North Carolina's schools chief has a track record of conspiracy theories
The Republican candidate for superintendent of schools in North Carolina calls schools "indoctrination centers" and has a shot at a victory.
Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich set a new women's marathon world record
Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s marathon world record yesterday in Chicago by nearly two minutes.