Politics Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police, at least six people killed Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes. The Associated Press
Politics Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border. NPR Washington Desk
Politics The country's social safety net could be in danger as Trump looks to slash spending In Trump's first term, his administration proposed major funding cuts to housing, food and other public benefits. Congress did not pass them, but advocates worry this time could be different. Jennifer Ludden
Politics 'The point is to be there for the fight': incoming congresswoman arrives in D.C. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who's finding her way around Washington as an incoming freshman House Democrat. Erika Ryan Ari Shapiro Patrick Jarenwattananon
Politics Prosecutors file motion to dismiss Jan. 6, documents case against Trump The move was widely expected after Trump's election victory, and is in line with longstanding Justice Department policy that says a sitting president cannot be indicted or tried on criminal charges. NPR Washington Desk
Politics The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to "crush liberal dominance" Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society helped overturn abortion rights. He spoke to Morning Edition about his plans to disrupt Hollywood, Silicon Valley and other perceived centers of liberal thinking through the Teneo Network. Steve Inskeep Obed Manuel
Politics The history of one of Washington's weirdest traditions: the turkey pardon The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts. Domenico Montanaro
Politics After Harris' loss, black female political organizers are unsure what to do next After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women who are political organizers say they are exhausted and are taking a break from politics. Ashley Lopez
Politics President-elect Trump reveals more people he wants serving in his cabinet Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled more picks to serve in his Cabinet. A Republican-controlled Senate will consider these nominees early next year. Deirdre Walsh Leila Fadel
Politics Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president The election was free of the anti-establishment fury that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere, like the United States and neighboring Argentina. The Associated Press
