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"I have no plans to voice an opinion" on the controversial 2020 census question about citizenship status, President Trump's nominee Steven Dillingham testified during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang about what's next for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the FBI begins its investigation.

The White House asked for more money from Congress to keep its COVID response going. But that hasn't happened, so some things need to be wound down.

At least half a million people are expected to get health care benefits in an expansion of California's Medicaid program, including many former prison inmates. Many ex-offenders will now be covered for care, including mental health and substance abuse — problems that, when left untreated, can lead them right back behind bars.

Turan says movies are like friends — they speak to you, and can even change your life. In his new book, he shares some personal favorites, and explains why the magic of the movies endures.

After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.

Driverless cars are expanding into more markets across the country. In San Francisco they're already ubiquitous, but the robo-taxis' behaviors are unsettling riders.

RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.

Joshua Wolf Shenk says it's time to debunk the myth of the lone genius. His new book explores creative partnerships — and explains how Emily Dickinson wasn't actually as much of a loner as we think.

Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?