Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Immigration Deal Remains Sticking Point In Negotiations To Reopen Government
Congress is in session, hours after government funding lapsed and a partial shutdown was triggered. An unreachable compromise on immigration continues to be the main hurdle as talks resume.
Democrats Doubt Shutdown Chaos Will Hurt Them In Midterm Elections
The Democrats are betting that voters will blame President Trump for the government shutdown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Democratic pollster Geoff Garin about his party's strategy.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen On Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other for the government shutdown. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland.
Democrat Wins Wisconsin State Senate Race In Trump Country
This week voters in Wisconsin elected a Democrat to the statehouse in a special election upset. Gov. Scott Walker called it "a wake up call for Republicans."
Trump Speaks To Abortion-Rights Opponents At 'March For Life'
After a history of supporting abortion rights, President Trump has become an unlikely champion of the anti-abortion-rights movement.
How The Shutdown Happened
Senators could not reach an agreement to avert a government shutdown that began Saturday morning.
Musician MILCK On The Women's March
When singer-songwriter MILCK performed at the Women's March last year, her song, "Quiet," went viral. Some called it the anthem of a new movement. She talks about her new EP, This Is Not The End.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On Government Shutdown
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the government shutdown that began Saturday morning.
The Shutdown And National Parks
The government shutdown will affect some historic sites. We have an update on what will close and what should be open.
Saturday Sports: Gymnasts Testify On Larry Nassar's Abuse
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN journalist Howard Bryant about the emotional testimonies against the former doctor of the USA Gymnastics team. How did the abuse remain hidden for decades?
New York City Prepares For Women's March
Demonstrators are marking the first anniversary of the Women's March this weekend. Marchers are gathering in New York City.