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After Wednesday's shooting, Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona about claims that political rhetoric can cause or exacerbate violence.

The Trump Administration is frustrated with what it says is the obstruction of nominees in Congress. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Short, White House Legislative Affairs Director, about why the rate of confirmations is down.

Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Banks, an attorney for Christine Blasey Ford, about why she identified herself as the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh of attempted sexual assault when they were teenagers.

Some conservative Catholics are blaming clergy sex abuse on gay priests, citing "homosexual networks" in the church. The argument reflects wider cultural and political conflict in Catholic circles.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The New Yorker's Jia Tolentino about two recent essays by men connected to the #MeToo movement. Tolentino says the essays missed the mark.

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about the issues that have arisen for Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The social media company announced changes to its community standards, releasing internal review guidelines and allowing appeals of content removal decisions.

The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a warm-water mass known as "the blob."

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with historian Jill Lapore about how the testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday fits into the larger American culture.

An international panel on climate change this week warned greenhouse gas emissions will keep increasing if left unchecked and called for urgent action....