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Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, President Trump's former director of legislative affairs, about Trump's proposal to end the government shutdown. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on Short's comments.

David Greene talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of presidents and their relationship with strong speakers of the House.

Pictures show the aftermath of the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reaction from around the world.

On a trip to Kenya, a first for a sitting president, Barack Obama took advantage of his heritage. The first Kenyan-American president wrestled with tension between his office and family obligations.

Police in France continue operations aimed at capturing people suspected of involvement in the recent terror attacks in Paris. Correspondent Eleanor Beardsley shares the latest with NPR's Scott Simon.

The Supreme Court announced Friday it would hear appeals this term from four circuit courts that ruled on gay marriage last year. NPR's Nina Totenberg and Scott Simon discuss the implications.

World attention has been focused on terrorism in Paris, but meanwhile Boko Haram has murdered thousands just this month. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Alex Perry about the Nigerian group.

Turkey began bombing campaigns over Iraq and Syria and arrested hundreds of people suspected of having ties to the Islamic State, also known ISIS. Turkey also is targeting more than the Islamic State.

Experts are signing a letter calling for research to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits humanity. Philosopher Nick Bostrom tells NPR's Scott Simon about the potential and dangers of AI.

Three Syrian refugee siblings managed to reunite branches of their family after years of displacement and separation — but one of them is gravely ill.