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NPR's Scott Simon asks the Marshall Project's Nicole Lewis about a prison strike that's bringing attention to what prison activists call inhumane conditions in U.S. correctional facilities.

The economy, especially the high cost of inflation, played a role in the midterm elections. The issue of inflation might inform political agendas for the next couple of years.

Major League Baseball's 2025 season gets fully underway Thursday. The scary news for the league: the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, favorites to repeat, may be even better this season.

The New York Times and MSNBC are both facing criticisms they were less than transparent in handling recent complaints against high-profile employees.

The president says a third term is "not something I'm looking to do," and the U.S. economy is in a "transition period."

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting President Trump in Washington, D.C., after defusing potential Trump triggers.

The most detailed plan to reshape the Army began taking shape long before Pete Hegseth's arrival as secretary of defense.

Consumer confidence has fallen dramatically, with Americans feeling anxious about the economy and high prices. President Trump is still blaming the Biden administration for the economic woes.

In a sudden move, the CEO of Amtrak stepped down. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Rail Passengers Association's Jim Matthews about the future of the U.S. Passenger Rail Service.