State dinners are a chance for first ladies to express their tastes and make a statement. But historically these diplomatic dinners have had their share of mishaps.
As French President Emmanuel Macron visits with President Trump in Washington, David Greene talks to Le Monde Editorial Director Sylvie Kauffman about the political challenges Macron faces at home.
In a conservative congressional district outside of Phoenix, national Republicans have spent about $1 million to protect the seat vacated by former GOP Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned in December.
David Greene talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about the upcoming vote on CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of State and the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson to head the VA.
President and Mrs. Trump on Tuesday host their first state dinner since arriving at the White House more than a year ago. Steve Inskeep talks to Kate Bennett, a CNN White House correspondent.
The talk show host reportedly amassed a big real estate portfolio during the foreclosure crisis. Some homes were purchased with HUD support, which he didn't reveal when interviewing the HUD secretary.
President Trump and French President Macron on Tuesday will take part in bilateral meetings and hold a joint news conference. Later there will be a state dinner.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nicole Bacharan, a researcher at the National Foundation for Political Science in Paris, about how the French view President Macron's visit with President Trump.
Cities like San Francisco and Austin are struggling to regulate a flood of new transportation options, from electric scooters to dock-less bikes. Residents are angry over sidewalk and safety concerns.