Analysis

Former Vice President Joe Biden has yet to announce whether he will run for president in 2020, but there may be an opening in the field for a candidate with cross-party appeal.

Politics & Government

As Possible Rivals Pass On 2020 Race, Biden May See A Path Clearing

12:52pm March 09, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Politicians who decided this week not to run would have offered voters some of the same attributes as the former vice president, spurring speculation there's a possible clearing of the field going on.

Smoke billows from aid trucks set on fire on the Francisco de Paula Santander International Bridge between Colombia and Venezuela, on Feb. 23.

World News

Reporter's Notebook: Africa Holds Lessons For Venezuela

10:00am March 09, 2019

by Eyder Peralta

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Eyder Peralta usually covers Africa for NPR. After reporting recently in Venezuela, he describes parallels he saw with popular movements facing government repression.

Politics & Government

Political Opponents Disagree Over Whether Migrant Influx Is A Crisis

9:24am March 08, 2019

Data show the number of people trying to get into the U.S. via the Southern border is at a 10-year high. Steve Inskeep talks to Doris Meissner, ex-head of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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Politics & Government

House To Vote On Resolution That Condemns Anti-Semitism

7:26am March 06, 2019

Lawmakers are expected to vote soon. Steve Inskeep talks to Deborah Lipstadt, author of Antisemitism: Here and Now, about when remarks against Israel can be called anti-Semitic.

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Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for President Trump, testifies before the House oversight committee on Capitol Hill Feb. 27, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

The Big Unanswered Questions After Michael Cohen's Capitol Hill Marathon

5:01am March 06, 2019

by Philip Ewing

President Trump's former personal attorney has spent many hours meeting with members of Congress but big gaps remain in the public understanding of what took place in 2016 and since.

Michael Cohen used his public testimony to detail how far he went to protect Trump. Republicans questioned his credibility and motives.

Politics & Government

5 Revelations From Cohen: 2017 Checks, 'Catch-And-Kill,' Possible Book Deal

11:16am February 28, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Michael Cohen, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, used his public testimony to detail how far he went to protect Trump. Republicans questioned his credibility and motives.

Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for President Trump, testifies before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

GOP Attacks After Opening Focused On Trump: Highlights From Cohen's Testimony

9:24pm February 27, 2019

by Miles Parks

The hearing with Michael Cohen, the president's former personal attorney, included plenty of infighting among lawmakers and explosive charges of racism toward the session's close.

World News

What Has Been Accomplished Since The First Trump-Kim Summit?

11:09am February 27, 2019

Rachel Martin talks to Jean Lee, a Korea expert at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, about expectations for the second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader.

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Dr. Seuss Books Can Be Racist, But Students Keep Reading Them

6:58pm February 26, 2019

A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones?

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, is due to meet with members of Congress over three days in Washington. The political stakes are high for both Democrats and Republicans.

Get Caught Up On Michael Cohen, Trump's Ex-Lawyer, And His Big Week In D.C.

11:43am February 26, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The onetime attorney and fixer has closed meetings scheduled with the House and Senate intelligence panels and an open one set for the House oversight committee. It could be a doozy.