The U.S. has imposed a quarter trillion dollars in tariffs on Chinese goods since the trade war started last year.
Read More »A Closer Look At The Eurasia Group’s Risk Analysis For 2019
Rachel Martin talks to political risk analyst Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group, about geopolitical trends and trouble spots anticipated in the organization's global forecast for the new year.
Read More »Saudi Woman Barricades Herself In Thai Hotel Room To Avoid Deportation
A Saudi woman says she was fleeing her abusive family and has been stopped in Thailand. Noel King talks Phil Robertson, who is deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch.
Read More »News Brief: Government Shutdown, U.S.’ ISIS Fight, Saudi Teenager
The closure is in its 17th day. National Security Adviser John Bolton says U.S. withdrawal from Syria is conditional on the defeat of ISIS. And, a Saudi teenager's Twitter account captures attention.
Read More »Militant Suspected Of USS Cole Bombing Is Killed In U.S. Airstrike, Trump Says
President Trump and U.S. Central Command confirmed that a U.S. airstrike in Yemen has killed one of the militants believed to be behind the deadly USS Cole bombing in 2000.
Read More »U.S. Farmers Face Planting Season Without A Resolution To Trade War
The U.S. trade war with China has cost farmers billions. Government bailouts have helped keep many farms solvent, but thoughts are turning to this year's planting season.
Read More »National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
Read More »Passing The Torch, California Gov. Jerry Brown Tells Newsom, ‘Don’t Screw It Up’
Democrat Gavin Newsom is sworn in as California's new governor Monday, taking the torch from four-term Gov. Jerry Brown.
Read More »Trump Adviser Bolton Says U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Is Conditional On Defeat Of ISIS
After declaring victory over ISIS last month, President Trump now says U.S. forces in Syria "won't be finally pulled out until ISIS is gone," echoing words from National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Read More »How NPR Listeners Are Feeling Effects Of Government Shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues for a third week, listeners across the country are feeling its effects. Two listeners share their stories.
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