Hondurans are hopeful and skeptical as votes for president are counted Hondurans went to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, but many people in the impoverished country hold little hope that democracy will solve their problems. Carrie Kahn
The Bidens unveil their first White House Christmas decorations With some holiday spirit and over 100 volunteers, the White House has been decorated in the theme of "gifts from the heart." The theme honors front-line workers, first responders and the military. Tien Le
Congress returns to tight deadlines on government funding, Biden's agenda and more Lawmakers return from the Thanksgiving holiday break with a pile up of critical legislation — bills to fund the government, avoid a default on the nation's credit limit and a $2 T spending bill. Deirdre Walsh
Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024. Ron Elving
Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally. Eric Westervelt
A new round of talks for Iran nuclear deal begins Monday Nuclear talks resume Monday between Iran and world powers in Vienna. The Biden administration has been trying to get the United States back into the 2015 nuclear agreement.
What to expect during the Iran-U.S. nuclear deal negotiations NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley about the next round of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
What Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan can do for the nation NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen Michael Bennett how Democrats are selling Build Back Better to their voters.
Encore: Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on Germany and the world NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what the politician's departure means for Germany and the world.
Breaking down the Democratic turnover in Congress ahead of the mid-term election With less than a year until the mid-term election, dozens of lawmakers are calling it quits. NPR's Dierdre Walsh explains why. Deirdre Walsh
