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Foreign-born scientists may face challenges working in the U.S. during President-elect Donald Trump's second term. And, cooking tips for the perfect mashed potatoes this holiday.

In recent years, U.S. officials were working from the premise that independent groups like al-Qaida were most likely to carry out terrorist attacks. But now it appears that the focus is less on al-Qaida and more on the prospect of state-sponsored terrorism.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jarom Wagoner, the mayor of Caldwell, about the issues facing his city, and how President Biden or the next administration can help.

It's decision day for millions of federal employees who find themselves at a "fork in the road." And, the Trump administration's plans to shut down USAID could have devastating consequences worldwide.

COMMENTARY If Mexican and Latin American leaders are stunned by President Trump's thug behavior, maybe it's because they never imagined the U.S. would elect a guy who looks like so many of them.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen unveiled new financial sanctions against La Nueva Familia Michoacana, part of a Biden administration effort to target and seize fentanyl profits.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss a big weekend of college and professional football.

Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tampa Bay Times reporter Kirby Wilson about the nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and his rise through Florida politics.

The federal government's latest guidance for COVID-19 vaccines is raising concerns among some independent experts. And, dozens of Palestinians hurt during first day of new Gaza aid distribution plan.

COMMENTARY America is shocked to find it's playing catch-up with China on infrastructure, and influence, in the Americas. But little will change until President Trump chooses partnership over punishment.

In the southeastern states hit by Hurricane Helene, FEMA is coordinating the federal government recovery effort and a grassroots network of neighbors and volunteers are helping each other.

Nevada's U.S. Senate race will be closely watched this year. One voting group critical in the outcome is nonpartisan voters, who make up more than 30 percent of the state's registered voters.

Clinton is the first woman ever to head a major-party ticket in this country. She now has the 2,383 delegate commitments necessary to become the presumptive nominee, according to The Associated Press.

An independent vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met to discuss and vote on vaccine policy for the first time since the change in administrations.

Trump attorney Michael Cohen is set to go before a federal judge on Wednesday in the latest hearing in the federal criminal case against him in New York. Cohen has been the subject of a months-long investigation into his businesses, which included selling offers of access to Trump.

Protesters opposed to federal immigration raids clashed with law enforcement in Los Angeles over the weekend. And, who took home a Tony award last night.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele preview a huge women's college basketball match this weekend, spotlighting the moment many women's sports teams are having.

The Justice Department's internal watchdog determined the FBI had sufficient evidence to open the Russia probe but criticized the bureau over its surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser.

Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton supporters gathered at her alma mater hoping to celebrate the election of first female U.S. president. We tracked down two of the tiniest fans to check back in.