NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with one of Moshen Mahdawi's lawyers. The Palestinian Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident was released Wednesday after two weeks in detention.

Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.

Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to share profits from the sale of Ukraine's critical minerals and raw materials in a deal that both sides are calling a win.

The VA Servicing Purchase program has helped about 20,000 veterans avoid foreclosure. But Republicans in Congress have been ...

Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The ...

Congress created the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to unite the expertise of two different agencies that work on ...

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Vietnam Society founder Erin "Phuong" Steinhauer {foong STINE-how-er} about the memories and hopes of Vietnamese Americans reflecting on 50 years since the fall of Saigon.

U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears, Ukraine and U.S. sign minerals deal, hear the latest on tensions between India and Pakistan following militant attack last week.

In San Francisco Wednesday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a forceful critique of President Trump's first 100 days in office. It came as she considers a run for governor of California.

Officials from Japan and South Korea are in Washington this week for trade negotiations. NPR looks at how South Korea, a U.S. ally and export powerhouse, is coping with Trump's tariffs.

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has an ambitious rule requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. But the rule's future is contested.

The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year. Economists warn the months to come could also be challenging if President Trump's tariffs remain in place.