President Trump spoke live for the first time Monday since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran, sharing his administration's objectives for the country.
Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk. She appears on NPR shows, writes for the web, and is a regular on The NPR Politics Podcast. She is covering the 2020 presidential election, with particular focuses on on economic policy and gender politics.
The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.
Lawmakers are again pushing for votes on bills to reclaim congressional authority to declare wars. Previous efforts have failed, but lawmakers hope for renewed support amid the war with Iran.
The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop skimping on ingredients.