• Trump tries to dial up Republican votes for Tennessee special election

    Trump tries to dial up Republican votes for Tennessee special election

    Dec 02, 2025 06:24 PM EDT

    “Having had the privilege of representing Tennessee in years past, I want to tell you that I have never seen the political tides shift as far and as fast as we’re seeing them move in this election,” Gore said. Ocasio-Cortez said the competitive race shows that “anything ...

  • White House says U.S. fired twice at alleged drug boat, raising bipartisan legal concerns

    White House says U.S. fired twice at alleged drug boat, raising bipartisan legal concerns

    Dec 01, 2025 11:55 PM EDT

    ... month later, the U.S. military approached survivors differently, rescuing two after this strike on a submarine. It's not clear what led to the shift. On Friday night, Hegseth criticized -- quote -- "fabricated, inflammatory and derogatory reporting," but went on to describe the attacks as -- quote -- "specifically intended to be ...

  • FAA pays $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during 43-day shutdown

    FAA pays $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during 43-day shutdown

    Nov 21, 2025 06:10 PM EDT

    ... on. At least 6,600 technicians were expected to work throughout the shutdown but more than 3,000 others were subject to be recalled to work. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the bonuses acknowledged the dedication of these few workers who never missed a shift during the 43-day shutdown ...

  • With ACA subsidies set to expire, experts offer views on cost, coverage and alternatives

    With ACA subsidies set to expire, experts offer views on cost, coverage and alternatives

    Nov 20, 2025 11:30 PM EDT

    ... on short notice is not going to work. There are lots of reasons to be skeptical. I mean, there are versions of accounts that would work perfectly fine. And I think we're just getting the legislative details now. And something would work out quite well for some people, but ...

  • A look at the Trump administration's overhaul of national plan to end homelessness

    A look at the Trump administration's overhaul of national plan to end homelessness

    Nov 17, 2025 11:35 PM EDT

    ... of NPR. Good to see you. Jennifer Ludden, NPR: Hi there. Amna Nawaz: Thanks for being here. Let's just start with how big a shift this is from the previous policy and approach and what's the reasoning behind the change? Jennifer Ludden: It's an enormous shift. This ...

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal

    Nov 17, 2025 11:25 PM EDT

    ... is quite telling about the thing that really breaks the MAGA from Trump. Amna Nawaz: Meanwhile, Tam, on that affordability issue, we have seen a shift from the White House, from the president, at least an attempt to shift the narrative a little bit and to change some of their ...

  • Ousted immigration judge describes deepening court backlog

    Ousted immigration judge describes deepening court backlog

    Nov 12, 2025 11:35 PM EDT

    ... and after their hearings, they have to wait longer for their decisions. Geoff Bennett: The Trump administration, in the meantime, is approving military judges to work as temporary immigration judges. What does that shift signal to you? Emmett Soper: It's hard to know because the military judges, to my ...

  • What to know about Trump's changes to student loan forgiveness rules

    What to know about Trump's changes to student loan forgiveness rules

    Nov 05, 2025 11:31 PM EDT

    ... for speech the administration deems to support terrorist, violent or discriminatory ideas. My research has shown that public service incentives help attract skilled workers to work for nonprofits and other organizations that try to help people. This shift may make it harder for organizations that help vulnerable communities to attract ...

  • Mamdani's win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics

    Mamdani's win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics

    Nov 05, 2025 04:11 PM EDT

    KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The opposition leader in the Ugandan Parliament sees the Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral race as an inspiring political shift but somehow too distant for many Africans at home. Live Results: New York City 2025 mayoral election "It's a big ...

  • Hegseth vows in talks with China that U.S. will 'stoutly defend' Indo-Pacific interests

    Hegseth vows in talks with China that U.S. will 'stoutly defend' Indo-Pacific interests

    Oct 31, 2025 11:27 PM EDT

    ... held talks with his Malaysian and Philippines counterparts. He reaffirmed commitment to maritime security in the South China Sea and said the U.S. would “work relentlessly to reestablish deterrence in the South China Sea.” WATCH: Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes Malaysia ...