The new movie "Jazzy" follows two young girls as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence in South Dakota. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the film's director and young star.

U.S. education policy is at a turning point -- and that was on full display at a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Marc Dunkelman on why, according to his forthcoming book "Why Nothing Works," progressives made it difficult for government to function.

Deadline today for federal workers to accept resignation offer, reaction to Trump's plan for the U.S. to 'take over' Gaza, and humanitarian groups call end of U.S. international aid devastating.

A recent White House order lays the foundations for the government to deport international students who've participated in protests against Israel. Critics call it censorship of protected speech.

The offer to federal workers to resign and keep pay and benefits is a "scam," says Randy Erwin of the National Federation of Federal Employees. He warns public will feel federal workforce cuts.

In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. should take ownership of Gaza and didn't rule out the possibility of U.S. troops being deployed there.

NPR speaks with journalist Lara Marlowe about her book documenting the life of 29-year-old Yulia Mykytenko, a female lieutenant leading a unit on the front lines of the war against Russia in Ukraine.

Over 2 million federal workers have until Thursday to accept an offer from the government to resign. NPR speaks with Randy Erwin, national president of the National Federation of Federal Employees.

President Trump has signed an executive order to reimpose maximum pressure on Iran. And after the abrupt collapse of the Iran-backed regime in Syria, Iran's opposition are hopeful for change at home.

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut worries the U.S. public may not won't recognize the ongoing "constitutional crisis" if they ...

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S.