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Russia's Putin ordered a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine during Orthodox Christmas

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his country's Defense Minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas.

The scene around the Capitol today drew a stark contrast to four years ago

Four years ago, Trump supporters marched to the Capitol and engaged in a riot that rattled democracy in the U.S. Today, with Trump re-elected, the scene and mood were far different.

President Biden arrives for a visit to Taqueria Las Gemelas restaurant in Washington as part of the opening of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, an coronavirus relief effort that opened this week.

Biden Opens Restaurant Fund With Visit To D.C. Taqueria That's Been On The Brink

President Biden encouraged restaurant owners who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis to apply for a grant under the $28.6 billion program.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Dolph Lundgren's performance in <em>Rocky IV</em> as Ivan Drago — the "blond beast with flatiron hair and perfect muscles," as one critic wrote — made a big impression on American audiences

How Dolph Lundgren Went From Chemical Engineer To Action Star

Before he was Ivan Drago or He-Man, Lundgren was just another 6-foot-5-inch Swede with a black belt in karate and a degree in chemical engineering — who turned down a scholarship to MIT for showbiz.

'The Washington Post' takes new approach to national coverage with a 'Democracy Desk'

The Washington Post is about to unveil a Democracy Desk to report on the front lines of battles over voting, access to the polls, and the people caught up in these fights.

Two buses transporting migrants from Texas arrive at Union Station on April 21. Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent plan to bus migrants to the nation's capital is in response to the end of Title 42, a pandemic-era emergency health order allowing immigration authorities at the border to expel asylum-seeking migrants as a way to contain the coronavirus.

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for private donations to bus migrants to D.C. after criticism for using taxpayer money

The decision to crowdfund the free bus trips for migrants is a new development since his initial announcement on April 6 that the rides would be paid for by Texas taxpayers.

What the future holds for democracy in the U.S.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's prosecution in April

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle about the Supreme Court decision to hear former President Donald Trump's immunity arguments against criminal prosecution.

In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.

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