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In recent years, U.S. officials were working from the premise that independent groups like al-Qaida were most likely to carry out terrorist attacks. But now it appears that the focus is less on al-Qaida and more on the prospect of state-sponsored terrorism.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jarom Wagoner, the mayor of Caldwell, about the issues facing his city, and how President Biden or the next administration can help.

It's decision day for millions of federal employees who find themselves at a "fork in the road." And, the Trump administration's plans to shut down USAID could have devastating consequences worldwide.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen unveiled new financial sanctions against La Nueva Familia Michoacana, part of a Biden administration effort to target and seize fentanyl profits.

Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tampa Bay Times reporter Kirby Wilson about the nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and his rise through Florida politics.

In the southeastern states hit by Hurricane Helene, FEMA is coordinating the federal government recovery effort and a grassroots network of neighbors and volunteers are helping each other.

Nevada's U.S. Senate race will be closely watched this year. One voting group critical in the outcome is nonpartisan voters, who make up more than 30 percent of the state's registered voters.

Clinton is the first woman ever to head a major-party ticket in this country. She now has the 2,383 delegate commitments necessary to become the presumptive nominee, according to The Associated Press.

Chicago police faced an epidemic of crime — and, with it, pressure to solve high-profile cases. Linda Wertheimer talks with reporter Nicholas Schmidle about a murder case and his New Yorker piece.