Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees
Jay Inslee is declining to join the many governors who say they don't want Syrian refugees within their borders.
National Security
How Effectively Is The West Striking Back At ISIS?
French planes bombed the Islamic State's self-declared capital Raqqa in Syria this week. The U.S. gave them a target list. Steve Inskeep talks to Anne Bernard of The New York Times, who's in Beirut.
4 Things To Know About The Vetting Process For Syrian Refugees
The Paris attacks have ignited a debate over whether Syrian refugees should be allowed into the U.S. Refugees are vetted by various agencies, but several state officials have cited security concerns.
Justice Department Pledges To Help Investigate Paris Terror Attacks
Attorney General Loretta Lynch says the U.S. government is working "around the clock to uncover and disrupt plots" aimed at Americans.
Republicans In Congress Call For Pause In Refugee Resettlement
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, Republicans in Congress are seeking action limiting President Obama's plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States.
French, Belgian Authorities Continue Manhunt For Key Suspects In Paris Attacks
Authorities in France and Belgium continue their hunt for clues as they investigate the deadly Friday the 13th attack in Paris. NPR has the latest on why Belgium has become a nexus for extremism and weapons, why heightened security following the January attack didn't prevent Friday's attacks, and how ISIS evolved to become such a threat to the West.
Sources Say Obama Could Name First Female Combatant Commander
President Barack Obama could be close to nominating the first-ever woman to become the head of a military combatant command, Pentagon sources tell NPR.
Colorado Town Ponders Accepting Guantanamo Detainees
The White House will soon send Congress its proposal to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A Colorado town that hosts a federal and state prison debate taking in the detainees.
NATO Allies Grapple With Appropriate Response To Paris Attacks
Steve Inskeep talks to Mary Beth Long, former assistant secretary of Defense and current adviser to NATO, about the Islamic State's terror campaign, and the efforts underway to combat the threat.
Invited By Obama To 'Pop Off,' John McCain Just Did
In an interview with Morning Edition, the Republican senator criticized the administration's strategy against ISIS, following the president's remarks Monday.