Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel shares her advice for Americans NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel about a new chapter of leadership in the United States. Mary Louise Kelly
A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather's old office after a little lobbying After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born. Rachel Treisman
The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed. Greg Rosalsky
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead. Laurel Wamsley
Measure would strip tax exempt status from nonprofits deemed supporters of terrorism NPR's Leila Fadel talks with professor Beth Gazley of Indiana University about a U.S. House bill that would punish nonprofits that allegedly support terrorism. Leila Fadel
Trump plans to use presidential power known as impoundment to control spending President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way. Franco Ordoñez
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom. Esme Nicholson
Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police, at least six people killed Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes. The Associated Press
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border. NPR Washington Desk
The country's social safety net could be in danger as Trump looks to slash spending In Trump's first term, his administration proposed major funding cuts to housing, food and other public benefits. Congress did not pass them, but advocates worry this time could be different. Jennifer Ludden
