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State and federal government is so focused on policymaking that it often fails to provide the services its laws intend. In her new book “Recoding America,” author Jennifer Pahlka outlines why the government doesn’t work and how to fix it.

There were a number of eye-opening findings in the Jan. 6 committee's fourth hearing that showed the depth and breadth of Trump and his allies' pressure on local and state officials.

Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the "effectiveness" of women in ground combat roles.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN — a nonprofit that helps Afghan girls access education.

Disney's offering refunds to millions of parents who purchased Baby Einstein videos, hoping to give their infants an educational jump-start. Videos have been discredited, redirecting emphasis on the importance of interaction between parents and babies for proper development.

Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit.

Trump already faces 34 felony counts related to his involvement in a hush-money arrangement. But that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes that could result in more criminal charges.

Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday after the former president was shot at during a political rally.

To get a license, people must meet certain requirements, including showing proof that they live in Minnesota, documentation proving their identity and passing a written test on the rules of the road and a driving skills test.

NPR asks Michelle Bercovici, an employment lawyer who mostly represents federal employees, about what the Trump administration's offer to almost all federal workers to resign by Feb. 6 means for them.

The last 2024 election to be decided is for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. With the Democrat ahead by about 700 votes, the GOP challenger has taken thousands of ballots to court.

Police officers and their families are gathered in Washington for National Police Week. Scott Simon speaks with Congresswoman Val Demings, a former police officer, about the state of policing.

As the social media platform struggles to find a way forward, NPR surveys key moments in its history.

The ruling could ease the legal troubles for the Samsung heir less than two years after he was pardoned of bribing a former president in a scandal that toppled a previous South Korean government.

Author Chris Whipple says Biden's family and closest advisers operated in a "fog of delusion" regarding his ability to serve another term: "There's no doubt that they were protecting the president."

A leading source of U.S. climate pollution could be curbed with more gas-collection systems and better emissions monitoring, environmental advocates say.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. of Princeton University about the guilty verdicts in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in this moment of reckoning on racial justice in America.

The Rybovich superyacht marina lies on the West Palm Beach, Florida, waterfront, a short drive north from Mar-a-Lago. Superyachts, floating mansions that…

Even before Election Day, unsubstantiated rumors about voter fraud are beginning to focus on specific public servants and voters, leading to harassment and threats.

At least one viewer watching at home thought they spotted Beyoncé in the star-studded stands at Serena Williams' U.S. Open match Monday night. Cox, who "worships" the singer, took it in stride.

More than a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis began restarting Florida’s economy, his administration has not issued guidance for how state agencies should...

The Australian crypto entrepreneur now hosts chats with world leaders. "If [he] is sharing a story, there's a good chance that U.S. policymakers are reading it — and acting on it," said one analyst.

Advances in online tech are revolutionizing health care, with patients now emailing doctors, filling prescriptions or even getting therapy via a video session. But what if you can't afford broadband?

For the first time, President Trump is spending more on staff than Barack Obama did during his final year as president.

Fresh figures show that a relatively small number of doctors received a significant share of Medicare payments in 2012. But analysts warn against jumping to conclusions about what that means.