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Wendy Sherman, a former ambassador who has served under three presidential administrations, analyzes President Trump’s approach to foreign policy this year. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Throughout the year, the Trump administration …

In his first year back in office, President Trump has made clear that America First is far from isolationist, instead it means aggressive use of the country’s unilateral power around …

Talking about politics over the holidays can be difficult for many families, even for politicians themselves. One politically divided family in Colorado makes sure get along, especially during the holidays.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex …

The Trump administration says it wants to establish a quota for next year to denaturalize up to 200 American citizens per month. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The Trump administration says it …

NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California about lawmakers’ demands that the Justice Department release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein. LEILA FADEL, HOST: OK. Now we …

A federal agent pushes the wife of the detained man from Ecuador to the ground on September 25, 2025 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

Consumer spending has been a key engine of the U.S. economy, but polls show Americans are getting more concerned about their finances. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer …

In 2025, President Trump pushed Republican-led states to find advantages in 2026’s elections by redrawing congressional maps. The outcome may determine which party controls the House after midterms.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec.15, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images North …