NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

We reflect on an interview with president-elect Donald Trump's former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is poised to clash with others in Trump's inner circle, notably Elon Musk.

President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Eric Dezenhall about "Wiseguys and the White House," a new book on the interplay ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.

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Eric Dezenhall is the author of "Wiseguys And The White House: Gangsters, Presidents, And The Deals They Made." He spoke with Steve Inskeep about his latest book and the root of his fascination ...

Steve Bannon, former White House Chief Strategist and host of the ... This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Steve Inskeep: I’ve heard you talking about oligarchs, using the ...

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Steve Inskeep: I've heard you talking about oligarchs, using the same word that President Biden used. You played the clip of Biden the ...

NPR’s live coverage is hosted by Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep, joined by National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, White House Correspondent Tamara Keith, and Political Correspondent ...