Asma Khalid

A new vacancy in the House after lawmakers vote to expel GOP member George Santos; negotiations over military aid to Israel and Ukraine; remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor.

A class trip to Europe helps an awkward boy through a challenging time. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with Dan Santat about his graphic memior, "A First Time For Everything."

We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.

NPR speaks with independents, who account for about a third of voters in the swing state of Arizona, about the issues motivating them ahead of the 2024 elections.

A year out from Election Day 2024, Democrats got some good news at the polls. But there's also concern in the party about President Biden's re-election campaign.

We look at the two-step budget proposal put forth by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, as well as President Biden's upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The first Democratic primary is in South Carolina this year, a state that resuscitated President Biden's campaign in 2020, and whose large base of Black voters were key to Biden's victory that year.

We talk about the White House's view of the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, as well as the pressures faced by President Biden on the topic. We also look at some key elections in the coming week.

We explore what the generation gap in Arizona's voters means on the hot-button issue of border security.

NPR's Asma Khalid talks with John Kirby, spokesman with the White House National Security Council, about what the U.S. can do now, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to unravel.

President Biden is giving a rare Oval Office address to make the case to Americans — and Congress — for a big boost on spending for Israel, Ukraine and other national security priorities.

NPR's Daniel Estrin and Asma Khalid analyze President Biden's remarks in Israel.

NPR's Scott Simon and Scott Detrow speak with political correspondent Asma Khalid following President Biden's remarks this afternoon.

President Biden pledged to stop work on the wall on the southern border. But this week, his administration said it's moving forward on a piece of it.

Jeff Zients has been getting the White House prepared for the first government shutdown of the Biden administration. Here's what the chief of staff told NPR about it.

President Biden plans to join a UAW picket line in Michigan, showing support for workers who have concerns about his electric vehicle policy.

President Biden is unveiling a new White House office dedicated to gun violence prevention. It's something that activists have long pushed for.

Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate administration efforts to reduce gun violence.

NPR's Susan Davis and Asma Khalid speak with North Dakota governor Doug Burgum about his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

In an NPR Politics Podcast interview, the North Dakota governor shares his views on wide-ranging issues, including the role of the federal government in regulating abortion and transgender issues.