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President Trump insulted TV host Mika Brzezinski in vulgar terms on Twitter. Republican lawmakers denounced Trump's comments as they try to stay focused on their agenda. It's a familiar pattern that occurs when the president tweets.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Betsy Fisher, policy director at the International Refugee Assistance Project, about the guidelines for President Trump's reinstated travel ban.

The State Department is spelling out plans for cutting back on refugee resettlement as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling this week on the travel ban.

Scientists and economists predict what parts of the U.S. may get hit hardest by climate change. A new study goes county by county to gauge the potential cost of global warming.

The panel looking into voter fraud allegations wants names, addresses, birthdates, party affiliation and elections voted in since 2006 for every registered voter in the country.

Researchers say the test, which measures gene activity, can help avoid "overtreating" tumors that are not life-threatening. It might allow some patients to avoid radiation and chemotherapy.

A huge new study conducted in 33 sites across Europe finds that seeds coated with neonicotinoid pesticides harm bees living nearby. The damage, though, depends on local conditions.

A leadership shuffle at the U.S. Census Bureau is underway as the agency faces funding issues and other challenges in preparing for the 2020 Census.

Appealing to the public is Democrats' only card to play as Senate Republicans try to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — since Democrats don't have the votes to stop the bill.

The legislation was backed by 393 lawmakers, while 226 voted against and four abstained. Same-sex couples in Germany were previously permitted to form civil unions but they were not allowed to marry.