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McCain Irrelevant, ‘He’s Dying Anyway,’ White House Official Reportedly Says

The remark, attributed to Kelly Sadler, a special assistant to President Trump, was first reported by The Hill and later confirmed by The Associated Press.

Counties In Southern Illinois Declare That They Are Gun Sanctuaries

The local communities say it’s a way those in the politically divided state of Illinois plan to take a stand against gun-restrictions the state’s Democrats are trying to pass.

Video Of White Police Officer Choking Black Man In Prom Tux Goes Viral

The cell phone video shot in Warsaw, N.C., last week shows the officer choking and slamming the man to the ground.

John Kelly: Despite ‘Times Of Great Frustration,’ No Regrets Taking White House Job

In an interview with NPR, Kelly also praised the president’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal and said Trump’s eyes are “wide open” on North Korea.

Former Ambassador James Pickering Discusses CIA Nominee Gina Haspel

More than 100 former ambassadors signed a letter Wednesday opposing Gina Haspel’s nomination to be Director of the CIA. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Thomas Pickering, a former ambassador and one of the signatories of the letter, and former under secr…

Did Trump’s Lawyer Michael Cohen Need To Register As A Lobbyist?

Selling access to power is an old business in politics, but leaked documents related to Michael Cohen, President Trump’s personal lawyer, show just how lucrative and expansive that business can be.

VIDEO: Soldier Who Deliberately Destroyed Airdropped Humvees Found Guilty, Discharged

It was supposed to be a straightforward training exercise. Instead, Sgt. John Skipper cut the parachute strings to three Humvees and they were demolished as they hit the ground.

Why A Scramble To Top Search Results Ends With Random Packages On Doorsteps

Strange unordered packages are showing up on doorsteps across the country. Often, they are the byproduct of an e-commerce scheme to influence search results rankings.

What Hondurans In The U.S. Can Expect When They’re Deported

Trump has ended temporary protected status for nearly 60,000 Hondurans. A Honduran who was deported 18 years ago gives them a preview of what life will be like when they return.

Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman Discusses Trump’s Decision To Leave Iran Nuclear Deal

NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., about his take on President Trump’s decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal. Sherman, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, originally voted against the deal, but believes pulling …

Record Heat In The Gulf Fueled Hurricane Harvey’s Deluge

New research shows how scorching temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico led to massive rainfall when the storm hit last year. The findings also suggest global warming will make the problem worse.

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