All Things Considered

From threats to civilization to a ceasefire: The week in Washington

President Trump made a dramatic shift on Iran this week as critics within his own party pushed back on the war.

At 86, Ian McKellen is still taking on new projects like 'The Christophers'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sir Ian McKellen about playing a sour painter in The Christophers and why the 86-year-old actor hopes to never retire.

Vance heads to Pakistan to negotiate the end of the war in Iran

Vice President JD Vance faces a key moment in his career as he heads to Islamabad to negotiate the end of the U.S.-Israeli-led war in Iran.

Country artist Ella Langley is breaking records with her album 'Dandelion'

With her authentic country sound and relatable lyrics, new star Ella Langley is breaking records with her new album, Dandelion.

Taiwan's opposition leader meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted the head of Taiwan's largest opposition party in Beijing on Friday — the first such meeting in nearly a decade.