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Sixty Russian diplomats are being expelled from the U.S., but what is the real impact? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University.

The president took questions Friday afternoon. Afterward, he'll travel to San Bernardino, Calif., to visit families of victims of this month's terrorist attack, before heading off for vacation.

Donald Trump went to New Hampshire on Thursday to accept the endorsement of a police union. Trump praised police and first responders' handling of the recent shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.

After the Supreme Court ruling overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, President Obama ordered federal agencies to revise their rules regarding benefits for same-sex spouses. But that will be simpler for some federal agencies than others.

Thieves responsible for Target's massive data breach may have stolen information stored on magnetic strips on credit cards. Canada, the U.K. and other countries have been using more secure cards with microchips for years.

The U.S. has begun implementing some sanctions and the European Union is considering its own in response to Russia's actions in Crimea. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Matthew Rojansky of the Wilson Center about the restrictions' impact.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Ram Alur, president of Physicians for American Healthcare Access, about restrictions faced by some immigrant doctors who want to help fight the pandemic.

One of the most sensitive issues in Taiwan right now is accepting protesters from Hong Kong seeking asylum in Taiwan. But Taiwan has no asylum laws, and many argue the island isn't ready.

The Trump administration plans to bar Nigerians from applying for immigrant visas in the future, citing security concerns. Nigerian communities in the U.S. worry how this could affect them.

The move will allow migrants to work legally in Colombia, obtain 10-year residence permits and access social services including healthcare and COVID-19 vaccines.