Detroit is about to get its first woman mayor with Democrat Mary Sheffield Detroit gets its first new mayor in a dozen years, as 38-year-old Mary Sheffield is sworn in. Sheffield also becomes Detroit's first woman mayor. Don Gonyea
A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House. Tamara Keith
For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next. Jennifer Ludden
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel's leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough. The Associated Press
Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his Florida resort Sunday after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone. The Associated Press
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. Kristin Wright
Week in Politics: 2025 politics overview; a look ahead at midterms President Trump began the year with huge plans and a GOP in lockstep, but heading into 2026 there are cracks in his support that could affect how much his administration gets done. Scott Simon
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. The Associated Press
A look back at Congress' tumultuous year Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills. Claudia Grisales
Republican strategist talks about what the future holds for the GOP Morning Edition host Leila Fadel asks GOP strategist Alex Conant about the future of the Republican party in 2026 and beyond. Leila Fadel