Politics
U.S. reevaluates ties with Tanzania after post-election crackdown
NAIROBI, KENYA —The U.S. is "comprehensively reviewing" its ties with Tanzania after the State Department condemned
Politics
Politics
Supreme Court Clears Texas Redistricting for 2026
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the southern state of Texas may proceed with using a controversial map of congressional districts designed to favour Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
Politics
Minnesota's Rise as a Somali Community Center
Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that's recently faced attacks from President Trump.
Politics
Administration Rolls Back Federal Fuel Economy Standards
The administration has begun formally rolling back federal fuel-economy requirements for new vehicles.
Politics
U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Boat: Legal and Ethical Questions
TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. My guest, Alex Horton, is the reporter who broke the story that's been dominating the news since last Friday when it was published in The Washington Post. It's about what happened on September 2, when the U.S.
Politics
Maduro Confirms Cordial Phone Call With Trump
Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed speaking with United States President Donald Trump by phone late last month amid a US military buildup that has raised fears of war.
