Syria Airstrike Politics
This weekend's coalition missile strike on Syria came during a particularly difficult period for the Trump administration as the president reacted to many political scandals.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth On Giving Birth As A Senator
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about being the first sitting U.S. senator to give birth in office and about the special challenges she faces as a double-amputee mom.
Rep. Joaquin Castro On Syria Airstrikes
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, about the Trump administration's stance on Syria and the effectiveness of this weekend's airstrikes.
GOP Donor On Paul Ryan's Retirement
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks GOP fundraiser Dan Eberhart how he and fellow donors feel about House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to not seek re-election.
What's Next For Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen
Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what he thinks the recent raids on Trump attorney Michael Cohen might mean for the president.
Republicans Might Want To Run Away From Trump This Year, But Not In West Virginia
A wild GOP primary fight has emerged here with everyone tying themselves to the president. It features a congressman, an attorney general and an ex-con businessman, who's turned the race upside down.
Facebook Admits 'Enforcement Error' In How It Handled Content From Pro-Trump Duo
Diamond and Silk are two Internet personalities from North Carolina — also known as Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson — who amassed an enormous following during the 2016 election.
The Russia Investigations: How Solid Is Trump's Support From The Hill's GOP Leaders?
In the pictures, Trump's support from the Capitol looks strong. Here's the thing, though: Behind the answers in press conferences and the smiles in photos, the foundation may be sinking.
The Government's Busy Watchdogs: What They Do And Where They Struggle
Inspectors general throughout Washington, D.C., are involved in oversight of everything from the Environmental Protection Agency administrator's travel to ongoing FBI investigations.
Syria Is Latest Test For President Trump's Foreign Policy
The latest action in Syria — which comes shortly after the president said he wanted to withdraw U.S. troops from the country — illustrates the competing impulses that drive his foreign policy.