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President Trump gathered Republican leaders at the White House to tout the passage of the tax overhaul bill - their first major legislative win this year. But the bill comes with political risks.

This time of year, many of us give to those in need, especially those who are homeless. But does that just perpetuate problems?

Even as regulations weaken, for-profit colleges struggle to stay afloat.

The opioid epidemic caused U.S. life expectancy to fall for the second year in a row, marking the first time that has happened since the early 1960s. Death rates also continued to rise.

The spending bill keeps the government open until mid-January and extends funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program. Fights over immigration and disaster funding will come in the new year.

NPR foreign correspondents weigh in on the politicians and political forces that helped shape the world in 2017.

Fresh Air's TV critic spends a lot of time watching television — in part because there are so many great shows to watch. Godless, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Fargo are also among his favorites.

He undertook his fact-finding mission with a series of questions: Are those in poverty able to live with dignity? And what does a government do to protect those who are most vulnerable?

Malcolm Turnbull called the attack that injured 19 people in Melbourne on Thursday a "shocking crime," but said authorities had no reason to think the driver had extremist motives.

Businessman and philanthropist Mark Ein announced that he's buying Washington City Paper — allowing the local news source to continue. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with managing editor Caroline Jones about what the change means for the paper's future.