Gen. Mark Milley looks back at the war in Afghanistan during exit interview NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with now-retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley about the U.S. military's departure from Afghanistan. Courtney Dorning
Here's the story of the portrait behind Ruth Bader Ginsburg's postage stamp "It's like you feel a presence in the photograph," says Philip Bermingham. The striking image he captured became the U.S. Postal Service's reference for the new stamp. Bill Chappell
'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs The nation's most senior military officer has retired. He talks to All Things Considered about Donald Trump, democracy, and whether the U.S. military has been politicized. Courtney Dorning
The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels. Quil Lawrence
Former Sen. Boxer remembers Sen. Dianne Feinstein who died last week NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer of California Barbara Boxer about Dianne Feinstein's legacy.
Sen. Michael Bennet on Ukraine NPR's David Gura speaks to US. Sen. Michael Bennet, Democrat of Colorado, about assistance for Ukraine.
GOP wants Rep. Jamaal Bowman punished after he triggered a fire alarm on Saturday The New York Democrat says a mistake occurred as he was rushing to get to a vote, but Republicans have suggested Bowman was trying to delay the proceedings. Joe Hernandez
Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks. Lauren Hodges
Maryland senator on stopgap spending bill NPR's David Gura talks to Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen about the passage of a short-term spending bill in the House of Representatives.
Inside the workshop where presidential flags are lovingly made, mostly by immigrants Philadelphia – city of brotherly love, birthplace of American democracy. And the only place in the world where presidential flags are made. Marc Rivers