Week in Politics: ‘No Kings’ protests; government shutdown; John Bolton’s indictment
The government shutdown goes on and House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear in a Democratic representative-elect. President Trump thinks…
October 2025
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A policy expert reviews Trump’s assertive foreign policy approach in Latin America
The Trump administration has adopted an aggressive approach to foreign policy in Latin America. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ivan…
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who was overseeing the Venezuelan boat strikes, steps down
The admiral overseeing U.S. Southern Command is leaving as the Pentagon continues its attacks on small boats in the waters…
No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday’s marches around the country
This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they…
As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain
The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without…