Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
Amnesty International is officially calling Israel's war in Gaza a genocide
The human rights group says Israel acted with intent to commit genocide against Palestinians, alongside its war against Hamas.
Morning news brief
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary fights to save nomination. Manhunt is underway in NYC for the person who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO. How would mass deportations affect U.S. job market?
The latest on the troubles surrounding Trump's choice for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's embattled nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a tough path to confirmation in the Senate. He is the third Trump pick so far to run into issues.
Democrats in the new year face a GOP-controlled House, Senate and White House
How are Democrats strategizing as they prepare for another two years in the minority -- this time, under Donald Trump? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic strategist Dan Sena.
The president of South Korea is facing calls to resign or be impeached
Opposition parties in South Korea filed a motion on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law over the country.
Hani Almadhoun remembers when he and his late brother started Gaza Soup Kitchen
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Hani Almadhoun about the death of his brother Mahmoud, who ran a soup kitchen in Gaza.
Israel threatens a wider war on Lebanon if a truce with Hezbollah fails
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rima Korjieh, Lutheran World Relief project officer in Lebanon, about families returning to their homes after the ceasefire with Israel was announced.
Did election influencers shift power away from traditional experts and media?
Influencers and content creators played a big role in the 2024 election -- from the the political conventions to candidates on podcasts. What does this tell us about the cultural moment we're in?
