Trump says cost was behind his water pipeline veto, but some say it's retribution The president says his veto of a Colorado infrastructure project is about "fiscal sanity." Some say the president is retaliating against the state for political reasons.
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021. Rachel Treisman
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release. Michel Martin
In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December. Luke Garrett
With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't. Stephen Fowler
U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean haven't always gone as planned President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure. Scott Neuman
Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. This Democrat says Trump can save them Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., says he thinks the Senate can pass a "retroactive" Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, but "we need President Trump." Luke Garrett
Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1 Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are. Here are six in 2026. Mawa Iqbal
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., talks about the future of the ACA as subsidies expire Now that the Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about the future of the ACA. Leila Fadel
The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year's Eve. Eighty years later, it's a symbolic venue choice for the incoming mayor's private swearing-in ceremony. Emma Bowman