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House and Senate lawmakers formally kicked off negotiations over funding the Department of Homeland Security, facing a Feb. 15 deadline for a spending bill Trump will sign to avoid another shutdown.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Mark Walker of North Carolina about what's in the tax legislation from Senate Republicans and how the party plans to get it passed by the end of the year.

The search for a woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania is moving into a recovery effort after two days of searching produced no signs of life, authorities said.

The home stretch of a presidential campaign is anxiety-producing. But there are some clues for how the race might be going, from where the candidates travel to early vote totals.

Director Brad Bird and actor Patton Oswalt talk about their film Ratatouille. The animated feature tells the story of a foodie rat who becomes a chef in a top Paris kitchen. Bird previously directed and wrote The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. Oswalt is a writer and stand-up comedian.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is posting over-the-top social media content that mirrors President Trump's style. NPR asks a media and psychology expert about its effectiveness.

Liane Hansen speaks with singer Petula Clark, best known for er 1960's top forty hits "Downtown" and "I Know A Place." A versatile erformer, Petula currently stars as Mrs. Johnstone in the touring production f the Willy Russell musical, "Bloodbrothers." 11:27 "Bloodbrothers" will be performed in Denver, CO on Jan

On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was etonated in the New Mexico desert. This marked the beginning of the nuclear ge, and the ignited the spark that fired the nuclear arms race. The test-bomb as designed and built with remarkable speed by some of the nation's top hysicists.

Daniel talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the death of three top U.S. officials today on a muddy road near Sarajevo in Bosnia. The three men were architects of the Clinton administration's policy towards Bosnia. They died in what Clinton called a "tragic accident" when their vehicle rolled off the road.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that the Harold Ickes, top political operative at the White House, testified today before the Senate Whitewater Committee. Republicans questioned his credibility and hinted that the White House is deliberately delaying release of requested documents. The committee is continuing hearings on the Clinton administration's response in early 1994 to investigations into the Clintons' real estate dealings in Arkansas.