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A Look At The Limits Of U.S. Sanctions On Iran

As signatories to the Iran nuclear deal meet in Vienna to discuss next steps after the U.S. exit from the deal, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Simon Gass, one of the key negotiators of the deal, about the limits of U.S. sanctions.

Bernie Sanders On U.S. Foreign Policy

NPR's Scott Simon asks Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, a critic of U.S. involvement overseas, about President Trump's "America First" foreign policy and about Russian interference in U.S. elections.

The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations

China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.

U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza

"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.

The U.S. Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, D.C. in 2012. (derfussi/Flickr)

How The U.S. Ended Up With The Fed

For more than 100 years, the U.S. resisted having a central bank, but finally in 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created.

Should The U.S. Sell Montana To Canada?

Ian Hammond drafted a petition on change.org to reduce the national debt by selling the state to Canada. UPI reports Hammond was stunned when thousands of people signed on.

Drought in Somalia has severely affected livestock for local herdsmen, as well as farmers' crops. The U.N. says action is needed to prevent famine in the region.

Somalia On The Brink Of Famine, U.N. Warns

The U.N. is warning that Somalia could soon be facing a famine without urgent international action, raising concerns of a repeat of 2011's famine which killed more than a quarter of a million people.

U.S. Announces New Sanctions On Russians

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions against individuals and entities over their alleged role in Moscow's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Caribbean Immigrants To U.K. Threatened With Deportation

In Britain, some Caribbean immigrants who have been living legally in the U.K. for decades have lost their right to stay in the country. It's caused calls to rethink British immigration policy.

Week In Politics: U.S. Allies React Swiftly To New U.S. Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum

The Trump Administration has implemented new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the European Union. The latest job numbers show the lowest unemployment rate since 2000. Fallout continues over comments made by comedians Roseanne Barr and Samantha Bee. Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks network and David Brooks of The New York Times join NPR's Audie Cornish to discuss the week in politics.

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