Ambassador Samantha Power on the loss of USAID
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the last Administrator of USAID, Samantha Power, spoke about the demise of her former agency at the WBUR Festival in May
Key spy program set to expire
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress are concerned that President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence will abuse his power and spy on Trump opponents in this country....
Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits if nothing changes in next 6 years, report shows
Unless Congress passes new fixes soon, the Social Security trust fund will not be able to pay out full benefits to all eligible seniors starting in 2032.
Cuban American father and son reflect on crisis in Cuba
The U.S. continues to pressure Cuba and push for a change in leadership. This has left Cubans navigating blackouts, medicine shortages and a struggling economy.
The fight between Maine's Susan Collins and Graham Platner could determine future of Senate
In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner faces longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in a high-stakes race that could determine which party controls the Senate in 2027.
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The divide between red and blue states is about more than just politics
People move for all kinds of reasons. Many desire to live close to people who share their cultural or political values.
Colorado among states bracing for new Medicaid work requirements
Some strict new federal rules came out last week on who will be required to work in order to receive Medicaid benefits starting in January,
Job loss is just one impact of DACA renewal delays
More than 500,000 people have this status.
Lawsuit challenges UFC White House event
A new lawsuit argues that the White House UFC fighting event scheduled for next Saturday on President Trump's birthday violates the law.
The latest on California's primary elections
Six days after the primary elections in California, officials are still counting the votes, and the races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor are too close to call.
Peru election could be the next right-wing victory in Latin America
Peruvians go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal election in which the daughter of the former dictator, a far-right senator, could win.
Senate passes $70 billion immigration bill
The Senate passed a bill that funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of Trump’s presidential term.
New allegations against Graham Platner test Democrats' patience in crucial Senate race
Maine's Senate primary is Tuesday
N.J. Sen. Andy Kim describes what he saw in Delaney Hall immigration detention center
Some immigrants are alleging poor conditions, government officials deny that, and protestors and clashing with police outside the center.
War powers vote exposes rift between Republicans and Trump administration
Wednesday night, four Republican representatives voted with House Democrats to pass an Iran War Powers Resolution.
Jill Biden opens up about her time in the White House
Former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir "The View from the East Wing" is billed as an exclusive look at her time as first lady.
Former Trump official calls acting intelligence director pick 'incomprehensible'
Bill Pulte does not have a national security background and has used his current position to go after perceived enemies of President Trump.
The biggest takeaways from primaries in California, Iowa, New Jersey and more
The California governors race is still too close to call.
SCOTUS reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional district map favored by Republicans.
The latest on California election results
The votes were still being counted on Wednesday in California's primary race for governor.