John Hockenberry

Despite the repeal of a corruption decree, nearly 500,000 Romanians took to the streets over the weekend, demanding the newly elected government step down.

Over the past two weeks, Israel’s government has approved thousands of new homes in disputed territory, indicating that Prime Minister Netanyahu has been emboldened by President Trump.  

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visits Japan and South Korea this week, his first trip abroad. He will attempt to reassure allies and address North Korea's long range missile aspirations.

Paul Beatty's writing visits themes of race, justice and identity in America. He returns to The Takeaway to put the current political climate into the context of how he views the world.

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs holds a hearing for VA secretary pick David Shulkin, a non-veteran and hold-over from the Obama administration.

The exposure of President Trump and his team to security threats appears to be broad, with Trump continuing to use his old unsecured Android phone to tweet. 

Note to Self's new series unpacks one of the greatest dilemmas in our wired-up world: how to stay connected without feeling intruded upon by our services and software.

President Trump elevated his Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon to a role on his National Security Council, a decision that many believe risks politicizing the council. 

Oklahoma is facing a $900 million budget shortfall, creating problems for everything from infrastructure to mental health spending.

Rapper and spoken word poet George Watsky's work is often autobiographical, and blurs the lines between music and theater.

The New York Daily News senior justice writer reflects on how he has covered everything from police shootings to random acts of racism across the country.

The drinking water supply in Corpus Christi, Texas has been contaminated by an asphalt emulsifier.

Update your Netflix queue beyond "Elf" and "Home Alone."

There is only one large suburban mall under construction in the U.S. After billions of dollars and thirteen years, it's still unclear if it will finally get built. 

This is the first time the Fed has met since the election of Donald Trump, who has called for tax cuts and increased spending.

A history of slippery financial concept of speculation, and the the fine line between gambling and investment.

A new documentary explores ivory trafficking by going undercover in Africa and China to find intelligence operatives, undercover activists, and frontline rangers.

In a new memoir, The Band's main songwriter and lead guitarist recounts the formation, songwriting, and collaborations of his genre-defining Americana group.

Reviews of the science-fiction film, 'Arrival' starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner and the dysfunctional-family comedy, 'Almost Christmas,' and Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge.