Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack Kaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration's stance toward Venezuela. Daniel Estrin
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro on Venezuela strikes, Maduro's capture Castro was among the lawmakers who in December introduced a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from escalating operations in Venezuela. The House rejected the measure. Daniel Estrin
Former diplomat assesses the U.S. strikes on Venezuela NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the attack with career diplomat Todd Robinson, who served as acting U.S. ambassador to Venezuela during President Trump's first term. Daniel Estrin
U.S. attack in Venezuela follows months of rising tensions NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest from the Trump administration with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez. Franco Ordoñez
Week in politics: Putting the Venezuela attack in historical context The attack is part of a long history of U.S. intervention in the region. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss. Ron Elving
New year brings new cuts to federal food aid in more than a dozen states Backed by the Trump administration, more than a dozen states are moving to ban candy and snack foods from SNAP food assistance programs in 2026. Maayan Schechter
Minnesota Somali community bears brunt of Trump administration policies Unsubstantiated claims about fraud at child care centers run by Somali residents have prompted a federal probe and a White House announcement that federal funds for day cares nationwide will pause. Clay Masters
Katie Wilson is officially Seattle's mayor. Her agenda: affordability, housing, and workers' rights Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s new mayor in a public ceremony at Seattle’s City Hall on Friday. Eilís O'Neill
Naps, bruising, cognitive tests: Trump addresses aging questions President Trump discusses his health after spending the 2024 campaign knocking President Biden as old. Danielle Kurtzleben
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S. Ximena Bustillo