Republican plan to fund Homeland Security could get first test vote on Thursday
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a plan on Wednesday to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Why the dollar fell over 9% in 2025, and what to expect in 2026
The dollar fell over 9% in 2025, its worst annual performance since 2017. The declines reflect a volatile year for the U.S. economy, with investors likely facing another unpredictable 12 months. -
One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs. -
Who is in charge of Venezuela? And, what to expect from Maduro's court appearance
The U.S. forces' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas has left many people with questions. Here's what we know so far, including who is running the country. -
'We are going to run the country,' Trump says after strike on Venezuela
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. -
U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean haven't always gone as planned
President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure. -
Somali day care centers face threats. And, how Trump could save Obamacare subsidies
Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota report receiving threats following a viral video that accused them of fraud. And, how Trump could play a role in extending ACA subsidies. -
Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna
Rep. Ro Khanna of California says the Justice Department should've started preparing Epstein files for release months ago. Now, he tells NPR how Congress could intervene to speed up the process. -
Led by Mariah Carey, holiday songs dominate the charts for one last week
This was destined to be a Christmas-y week on the Billboard Hot 100.
