House Speaker vote puts GOP unity to the test The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing drama for the current speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson. Deirdre Walsh
Is there any reason for the U.S. to express an interest in buying Greenland? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Brown University professor Amanda Lynch about why president-elect Donald Trump is seeking to take control of Greenland and Panama. Leila Fadel
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat. Lexie Schapitl
GOP spoilers could derail Johnson's plans to be reelected House speaker A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump. Leila Fadel
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6 Officials are still trying to identify the person who placed bombs outside of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee offices in 2021. Now they have fresh details. Carrie Johnson
What we learn about Jimmy Carter from the president's "Crisis of Confidence" speech President Carter delivered a crucial speech on July 15, 1979. As we look back at his life and administration -- what does his so called "malaise" speech say about Carter? Justine Kenin
Congress begins a new session, starting an era of full GOP control in Washington Congress is returning to full GOP control. President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his party to stay on the same page despite tight margins and threats of intraparty fighting. Claudia Grisales
How Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on mental health policy in the U.S. From legislation passed as he was leaving office to decades of fighting stigma, Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on how mental health is treated and thought of in this country. Katia Riddle
Army IDs man killed in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel Authorities identified the man killed in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion Wednesday as Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. He entered the Army in 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier. NPR Washington Desk
