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. Leila Fadel
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
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