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What message does the indictment of James Comey send to rank-and-file employees at the Justice Department? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Elliot Williams, a former deputy assistant attorney general.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast 'Our Common Nature' from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

Lawmakers are asking the Defense Secretary to explain how the Pentagon is complying with court rulings blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to ban transgender troops from service.

The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time since the pandemic winter of 2020.

Hamas responded to an American proposal to end Israel's war in Gaza and said it would return all remaining hostages. But big uncertainties remain over the proposal's next steps.

We look at where Congress is in negotiating its way out of a government shutdown that is in its fourth day, with no solution in sight.

The Trump administration announced this spring it's ending a pandemic-era program that helped food banks and tribal governments buy fresh produce from local farmers.

Jill Lepore writes about the strength and stability of America's founding document — and its capacity for change. And Angela Flournoy tracks the friendship of five young Black women over 20 years.

"The Lost Bus" tells the true story of a school bus driver who rescues 22 children during California's deadliest wildfire. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with America Ferrera, who plays a teacher in the film.

The Oakland artist talks about her latest offering, Kiss From the Balcony , which was recorded at Tiny Telephone studios.

Pope Francis leaves a legacy of advocating for social justice issues. But some Catholic communities wish he had been able to do more.