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President Trump is causing headaches for Senate Republicans once again -- this time over his pick for director of national intelligence.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political strategist Rina Shah about congressional Republicans' reactions to President Trump's efforts to tie Jay Clayton's confirmation to unrelated legislation.

Starting on July 1, the federal government will make some big changes to how student loans can be repaid or forgiven.

Former Lebanese ambassador to Jordan, Tracy Chamoun, explains what the U.S.-Iran agreement means for Lebanon — and what a ceasefire would look like on the ground.

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens to the public Friday. A star-studded dedication ceremony Thursday will feature musical guests and all living presidents, except one.

France's team is among the favorites to win this year's World Cup. France has reached four of the last seven World Cup finals and won two.

All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.