The U.S. has some of the toughest environmental laws in the world and has been content to let other countries mine, and buy ...

Protesters oppose a measure that would reshape the county's founding treaty between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown.

The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of ...

The largest chunk of funding — about $40 billion — would be for FEMA's disaster relief fund, so that it has enough money to ...

Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows ...

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.

President-elect Trump has said he wants to shutter the U.S. Education Department. Here's what it could look like if he succeeds.

Conventional political wisdom says high turnout elections are good for Democrats. Well, 2024 says maybe not. So will Republicans rethink long-held positions on voting access?

As President-elect Donald Trump swiftly fills up his cabinet with loyal supporters, some messy – and public -- in-fighting is holding up a crucial economic appointment.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to America First Policy Institute spokesman Marc Lotter about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks and policies. The group has been advising the incoming administration.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger about the expected impact on Canada of Donald Trump's re-election as U.S. president.