Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it's affecting federal workers in his state.

Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and ...

The White House has ordered several deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about why he's calling for a hearing on the missions.

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his ...

Zohran Mamdani, age 34, is on track to topple Andrew Cuomo who's been Democratic Party royalty for decades. Analysts say Mamdani's hopeful appeals to young voters on social media shook up the race.

North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw their congressional districts to provide a boost for the GOP. It's the latest in a series of moves initiated by the White House.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ellie Rushing, crime reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer, on how a drop in violent crime and new technology is leading to a high homicide clearance rate.

New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a ...

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years ...

Health insurance costs are set to rise next year as federal lawmakers fail to reach a deal to preserve health care subsidies.

On Monday, workers began demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to build President Trump’s $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, even though the federal agency that oversees White ...

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who ...