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Senate leaders are embrace what may be the most conservative agenda in recent years as the Florida Legislature prepares for its 2021 session.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with N. Jeremi Duru, who teaches sports law at American University, about the lack of head coaches of color in the NFL.

"I'm not sure where you're shooting," a guide tells the longtime head of the National Rifle Association. The footage had reportedly been suppressed for years.

Democrats have spent months negotiating with themselves, undercutting their ability to take credit for bills of significance they are now passing, but for which they aren't getting credit.

Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker held a fiery hearing Friday on the plaintiffs’ request to block the university from enforcing a policy that drew national attention after three political science professors were blocked from testifying in an elections law case.

President Biden called on Congress to ban assault weapons or to raise the age to be able to buy one from 18 to 21 and other measures to curb gun violence. What's the reaction from Uvalde, Texas?

NASA should send probes to the ice giant planet of Uranus and to a moon of Saturn where conditions could be right for life. Those are some of the recommendations in a new report to the space agency.

Whitfield's children and grandchildren share treasured memories and calls to action at the event with their legal team, led by prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

While midterms are typically a challenge for the party in power, two Democratic strategists say Biden's recent wins — and the threat of Republican control of Congress — could galvanize voters.

The mental health crisis and the shortage of providers to treat them is creating a parallel problem for families: debt. But how much Americans are having to pay for this care is hidden in the shadows.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dara Massicot, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, about what's behind a significant change of command for Russian forces in the war in Ukraine.

Congress is working on a coronavirus stimulus package of over $1 trillion. Karen Dynan, former chief economist for the Department of the Treasury, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang on how to get it right.

Another effort to make upfront cost comparisons possible in an industry known for its opaqueness: an online tool for consumers to get some idea of what they may pay for medical care.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with GOP strategist John Feehery about his efforts to recruit Republican support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect the right to same-sex marriage.

President Biden and other G-7 leaders gathered in Bali for an emergency meeting to discuss the explosions in Poland. "We're going to find out exactly what happened," he said.

At least nine bills introduced in Congress take aim at pharmacy benefit managers, the powerful middlemen that channel prescription drugs to patients. Here's what the fuss is all about.

The Fulton County sheriff says he'll treat the former president according to the jail's normal practices. That includes taking a booking photo, which could become a famous — or infamous — image.

Israel will let aid into northern Gaza after Biden warned that U.S. support would depend on how Israel addresses civilian suffering. No Labels has backed out of the 2024 presidential election.

The document shows an aggressive legislative agenda that would upend immigration and the economy while not focusing on topics such as abortion.

The catastrophic floods along the Guadalupe River killed at least 135 people. Survivors are still trying to make sense of what happened.

President-elect Donald Trump wants to use a presidential impoundment to make big cuts to government spending. And, what could block a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here's where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral today.

The Israeli military is sending thousands of soldiers home from Gaza — in part to reenergize the economy which faces a massive labor shortage because of the war.

Several global leaders pledged support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's efforts to stop Russia's war. And, heartfelt speeches, a big surprise and history were made at the Oscars.

The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.