Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
With Trump proposing new tariffs, we look at a cautionary tale from U.S. history
With broad new tariffs promised, we look back at the most infamous case of broad tariffs in U.S. history — the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. It did not end well.
Do dogs need sweaters?
It's December, so depending on where you live, you may be seeing a lot more dogs in sweaters. But do they really need them? Morning Edition investigates.
Government faces shutdown after stop-gap funding bill fails on House floor
Federal agencies run out of money at midnight tonight and lawmakers are scrambling to pass legislation before the deadline.
Stephen Rapp discusses holding the former Syrian regime accountable for atrocities
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Stephen Rapp, a former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, on his trip to Syria to help preserve evidence from mass graves.
Liza Corsillo offers tips on buying gifts for dads
Liza Corsillo, a senior writer at "The Strategist," has some tips on buying gifts for dads.
Hear the latest on developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime
Syria's new rulers are forming a government after more than half a century of dictatorship under former leader Bashar al-Assad and his father.
How Elon Musk helped to hold up a federal stop-gap funding plan
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with GOP strategist Tricia McLaughlin about how incoming presidential advisor Elon Musk helped hold up a federal spending deal, showcasing his growing political influence.
Couple remembers how they got engaged when Chistmas and Hanukkah fell on the same day
Hanukkah and Christmas begin on the same day in 2024, a rare occurrence. The last time it happened was a very special date for spouses Rob and Erica Walker.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses U.S. diplomacy and her foreign service career
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to the U.N., about her career in foreign service and American diplomacy.
A loverboy and a Palestinian: Saint Levant's new album is about loss and growth
Saint Levant has been selling out U.S. and European venues with his album "Deira," an ode to his heritage and the Gaza hotel his father built, which was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in the war.
