NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the power of Congress to act as a check on the president.

Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects." ...

China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow.

What does it mean that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency now have access to the vast federal payments system? NPR asks Natasha Sarin, a former Treasury official under Biden.

In Florida, Venezuelans say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status for a half million people who fled the regime of Nicolas Maduro. Many say they're ...

Vaping pot from an e-cigarette can be relatively odorless and discreet, compared to smoking dried marijuana flower. And because it is cooler, it may be a little easier on the lungs than smoking. But ...

As Trump surrounds himself with tech billionaires, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist David Hoffman about Russia's history, in which a few wealthy men grew very close to political power.

Democratic lawmakers are voicing outrage over Trump's effort to gut USAID. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with development expert George Ingram about the scrutiny USAID has faced over the years.

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause ...

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause ...

A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot ...

While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale ...