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President Trump's federal hiring freeze was not supposed to affect veterans benefits, but it's still not clear how many of the Department of Veteran Affairs' staff are exempt from the freeze.

President Trump has signed an executive order about designating cartels as terrorist organizations. The U.S. already has tools to go after cartels, but a designation could broaden those options.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship with a new executive order.

The two sides have agreed to a 62% wage increase over 6 years in a deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union had been seeking a 77% increase.

Bryan Washington's debut novel brings together an eclectic cast of characters who redefine family. He says he wanted to write about people operating from a place of love, rather than disdain or hate.

NPR Music's Felix Contreras remembers one of salsa music's architects — Eddie Palmieri — who died Wednesday at 88.

The lopsided housing market reflects two Americas: one living in booming "Zoom Towns" and one on the brink of eviction.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Evan Feigenbaum from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the recent downturn in U.S.-India relations, prompted by Trump administration tariff policy.

Lawmakers focus on Biden's $1.9 trillion plan to fight the pandemic. The U.S.' vaccination pace is looking good. And, Russians try a new way of protesting in support of Alexei Navalny.

NPR explores the economics of keeping a restaurant in business during the pandemic and why owners are concerned about what the new relief bill will mean to them.