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In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Bush argues that without a major overhaul, Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. Democrats in the joint session of Congress audibly disagreed. On foreign policy, the president gave no timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops, but issued warnings to other nations in the region that he said promote terrorism.

Unfinished business is forcing lawmakers back to Capitol Hill for what's expected to be the last meeting of the 108th Congress. The lame duck session was called to remove a provision from a big must-pass spending bill. It's also the last chance for this Congress to enact intelligence reform. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Blue Note has recently reissued recordings that feature three so-called "second-tier" saxophonists: The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions by Ike Quebec; Tex Book Tenor by Booker Ervin; Let Me Tell You 'Bout It by Leo Parker.

Nick Romero is a 21-year-old alternate delegate at the RNC in New York. He's spent his week meeting his Republican heros, going to sessions and taking in all that New York City has to offer. Youth Radio has been following Romero, recording his reactions and his impressions.

For its new album, the Philadelphia-based hip-hop group the Roots got together for impromptu jam sessions. Reviewer Tom Moon says the resulting album, The Tipping Point, has a spontaneous spirit that's reminiscent of early hip-hop.

On Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the Senate began a round-the-clock marathon session debating whether the United States should begin a substantial pullout of Iraq by next spring. What would a pullout mean logistically and strategically?

President Barack Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress for the first time last night before a national audience. He outlined an ambitious plan to repair the national economy, and reemphasized his commitment to health care, and education as top priorities. But some Republicans are skeptical of Obama's agenda.

An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.

Update, 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29: PG&E began its third preemptive power shutdown in a week Tuesday as the latest in a series of critical fire weather events descends on Northern California. The utility said the blackouts, designed to prevent electrical equipment from sparking wildfires, would affect 596,000 customers in 29 counties. PG&E said the … Continue reading The Lights Go Out, Again: PG&E Begins New Round of Preemptive Blackouts →

U.S. reaches record deaths from COVID-19. New York City public schools return to online learning. Plus, a small firm is expected to get a government loan to produce an injection device for vaccines.