Connor Donevan

This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump's national security/foreign policy picks. What do the hearings tell us about the incoming administration's priorities?

What happens when wild fires reach the city? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fire historian Steve Pyne about the ways in which the fire threat is changing.

Pacific Palisades resident Adria Kloke shares her experience of fleeing the wildfires in California on Tuesday.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author and podcast host Kelly Corrigan about lessons she learned from losing her mother this year.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer and runner Ali Feller, host of the podcast Ali on the Run, about strategies she's used to get through a challenging year.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Trump Senior Advisor Jason Miller about what the administration plans to accomplish in the early days of his second term.

Noah Bookbinder of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington tells NPR's Ari Shapiro that President elect Trump is set to enter office with several major conflicts of interest.

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says "a lack of any government experience is an issue" when leading the largest institution in the world.

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel explains the challenges that President Elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense will inherit.

Billions of dollars have been spent on the 2024 election — and that cash hasn't just come from everyday Americans.