For Trump, 'America First' has meant an aggressive use of power in foreign policy In his first year back in office, President Trump has made clear that America First is far from isolationist, instead it means aggressive use of the country's unilateral power around the world. Leila Fadel
Former ambassador talks about Trump's foreign policy approach during his second term Wendy Sherman, a former ambassador who has served under three presidential administrations, analyzes President Trump's approach to foreign policy this year. Leila Fadel
How one politically divided family keeps the peace during the holidays Talking about politics over the holidays can be difficult for many families, even for politicians themselves. One politically divided family in Colorado makes sure get along, especially during the holidays. Bente Birkeland
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a "few more weeks" to release its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents. The Associated Press
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on lawmakers demanding more Epstein files be released NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California about lawmakers' demands that the Justice Department release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Leila Fadel
ICE officer accused of excessive force, then sent back to work despite active probe DHS's handling of the incident raises questions about the department's oversight mechanisms to investigate employee misconduct. Ximena Bustillo
Trump administration wants to set quota for denaturalizing American citizens The Trump administration says it wants to establish a quota for next year to denaturalize up to 200 American citizens per month. Lilly Quiroz
U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints. The Associated Press
19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. The Associated Press
2025 saw Trump set off a race to redraw voting maps In 2025, President Trump pushed Republican-led states to find advantages in 2026's elections by redrawing congressional maps. The outcome may determine which party controls the House after midterms. Andrew Schneider