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As the country's longest serving governor leaves office, Washington's Jay Inslee says the state should impose a wealth tax on the rich to meet the state's needs.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) about allegations that aides shielded President Biden from high-ranking officials and the public due to concern about his fitness for office.

The federal government remains open for business. That's because Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown on Friday that would have hit families right before the holidays.

After signing a sweeping ceasefire with Israel, the Lebanon-based paramilitary organization and political party is falling out of favor with some of its most ardent supporters.

The rule requires companies disclose fees up front for people booking a hotel or buying a ticket to a live event. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses with Columbia University professor Vicki Morwitz.

Pop Culture Happy Hour host Glen Weldon joins NPR's Ayesha Rascoe to share a few of his favorite under-the-radar films from this year, including "National Anthem" and "Good One."

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Heather Reed of Eureka Springs, Ark., and puzzle master Will Shortz.

Since her husband's death, newscaster Windsor Johnston has been looking for ways to recapture joy and continue her healing journey — one that's taken her to a place she'd never expected.

Hours away from a government shutdown, Congress passed a bill to fund federal operations until March 14, 2025.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss a big weekend of college and professional football.