Scott Horsley

President Trump has ordered a pay freeze for the federal workforce, sparking protests at a time when hundreds of thousands of federal workers are already furloughed or working without pay.

There's no end in sight for the spending standoff that has forced the shutdown of about a quarter of the federal government. The longer the shutdown continues, the more services will be affected.

The partial government shutdown appears likely to continue into the New Year. While the effects so far have been muted, the impact will increase the longer the shutdown drags on.

The president made an unannounced visit to U.S. forces in Iraq amid criticism of his decision to pull troops from Syria. It's the president's first such visit since taking office nearly two years ago.

President Trump and the first lady paid a surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq. This is his first trip to a combat zone since taking office.

President Trump says director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney will be acting White House chief of staff, replacing John Kelly at the end of the year.

The president says he never directed his onetime personal attorney Michael Cohen to do anything wrong. Cohen pleaded guilty Wednesday to making illegal payments before the 2016 election.

President Trump is hunting for his third chief of staff in less than two years. So far, he is not finding many takers. "You have to wonder who would want to take this job," said one scholar.

The retired Marine Corps general sought to bring discipline and process to a chaotic White House but ultimately could not put a check on President Trump's desire to go unmanaged.

The arrest and possible extradition of a Chinese business executive highlights trade practices that national security adviser Bolton says will be a major focus of U.S.-China trade talks.

Friends, colleagues and the family of President George H.W. Bush memorialize him at the Washington National Cathedral. Among the attendees are all former living presidents of the United States.

Former President George H.W. Bush was a leader in a formidable political dynasty: the son of a senator, the father of a governor — and of the 43rd president. George W. Bush will eulogize his father.

The motorcade carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives at the Washington National Cathedral . Morning Edition monitors and updates.

As mourners make their way to the National Cathedral, NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley talks about the ceremony and reflects on notable moments in the former president's career.

The state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush is about to begin in Washington. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley joins Morning Edition offers perspective on the proceedings.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, feds say. President George H.W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.

President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. We look back on his life and legacy.

Deficit? Debt? Shutdown? Debt ceiling? NPR offers a guide to some of the political and economic terms you're likely to hear.

The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him "one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation's history."

President Trump is in Argentina for a meeting of G-20 world leaders. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA and still needs to be ratified by Congress.