J. Edgar Hoover’s biographer weighs in on Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, may test internal guardrails, historian and J. Edgar Hoover biographer Beverly Gage tells Morning Edition.
California Democratic leaders aim to fight policies of incoming Trump administration
At the call of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Legislature took a step toward preparing for legal battles with the incoming Trump administration.
‘Tis the season for porch pirates. Here are some tips to help protect your items
Retailers are warning Americans to be vigilant about their packages and not let porch pirates steal the holiday spirit,
Trump picks staunch Israel supporters for key roles worrying Arab Americans
President-elect Donald Trump flipped the blue city of Dearborn, Mich., with a promise to end the wars in the Middle East. As his administration begins to take shape, some residents are concerned.
Photos: See inside the Bidens’ last White House Christmas
More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the White House’s public spaces and its 83 Christmas trees with nearly 10,000 feet of ribbon, more than 28,000 ornaments, over 2,200 paper doves and some 165,000 lights used on wreaths, garlands and other displays, according to the Associated Press.
Joe Biden pardons his son. Is that justice?
Hunter Biden no longer has to worry about going to prison.
That’s because his father President Joe Biden pardoned him with just weeks left in his presidency. The President’s son was convicted in June on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden lied about his addiction to crack cocaine when he purchased a gun. And he pleaded guilty in September for failing to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes.
The younger Biden was due to be sentenced in both cases later this month.
President Biden has granted his son a sweeping pardon. What will that mean for his legacy… and for the future of presidential pardons?
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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Here’s how to pick a charity to donate to
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A program in Michigan gives high schoolers a jump start in their careers
A program in Allegan, Mich., teaches trades to high schoolers.
The ‘Chinese Exclusion Era’ shows how Trump’s mass deportation plan could unfold
Donald Trump promises to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants once he returns to the White House. If he follows through, the scale of it would be unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes.Many supporters of Trump’s mass deportation agenda say e…
Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend
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Reporter Journal: A sunrise trek through wild solitude in New York City
New York City is home to more than eight million people but NPR’s Brian Mann mapped out an urban hike through solitude and parkland wildness.
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