Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to withdraw from his campaign following a former girlfriend's accusation of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegations, which were first reported by Politico. Democratic strategist Joel Payne stated transparency is Platner's only path forward, but the ultimate decision rests with Maine voters.
Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, stated Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, contradicting an alleged US-brokered agreement with Iran. He asserted that any deal with Iran does not involve Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
Democrats express skepticism over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, citing his lack of experience and loyalty to Trump as key concerns.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner the funding for President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, intended to oversee Gaza's reconstruction.
Ferrari's unveiling of its first electric car, a $600,000 four-door sedan, has been met with widespread criticism from fans and investors, leading to a drop in stock prices. The car's design and attempt to mimic the sound of a gas-powered engine have been particularly contentious.
The UFC is setting up a cage match on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th birthday, sparking controversy given the sport's history and Trump's immigration policies.
Steve Inskeep discusses outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit with Chinese economist Keyu Jin.
NPR's Steve Inskeep visits a vast electronics market in Shenzhen, China, highlighting its comprehensive sourcing capabilities for electronic parts.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Chinese scholar Da Wei about the historical context and recent shifts in the U.S.-China relationship under President Trump.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses differences in U.S. and Chinese official statements following President Trump's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping with diplomat Richard Haass.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses the Trump-Xi summit with Evan Osnos of The New Yorker, sharing impressions on the meeting's outcomes and implications.
NPR's Steve Inskeep visits Shenzhen, a city in southern China, known for its skyscrapers and urban villages.
NPR's Steve Inskeep revisits Huawei to evaluate its adaptation strategies following U.S. sanctions.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Xi's Taiwan warnings with Yale Law School's Susan Thornton.
Two women in China attempt to alter the deeply ingrained cigarette smoking culture, discussed with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Dan Wang regarding the complex and competing economic interests currently shaping the relationship between the United States and China.
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks business news analyst Jill Schlesinger how high oil and gas prices from the Iran war affect consumer budgets.
Senator Elizabeth Warren opposes Kevin Warsh as Trump's Federal Reserve nominee, voting no along party lines in the Senate Banking Committee. The committee approved Warsh 13-11, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation. Warren claims Trump is trying to control the Fed to juice the economy before November elections, and warns of long-term damage to families. If confirmed, Warsh would become the third Trump-backed member of the seven-member Board, while Trump also seeks to remove Gov. Lisa Cook through the Supreme Court.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lord Peter Ricketts, a member of the House of Lords and a former British diplomat, about King Charles' visit to the U.S. during a tumultuous time.
