NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with GOP strategist Rob Burgess about the different positions within the Republican Party as budget negotiations continue.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about ongoing budget talks.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Rep. Mike Lawler about Republicans' divisions that threaten to derail the ongoing budget negotiations.

The House version of Trump's budget bill, which is now before the Senate, includes a provision that would ban state regulation of AI or 10 years. Republicans are divided over the provision.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist and former U.S. Senate staffer Ron Bonjean about the path in the Senate for President Trump's tax and spending agenda.

House Republicans blocked a resolution that could have forced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., says it's because the GOP knows it can't defend him.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Rep. Mike Lawler about Republicans' divisions that threaten to derail the ongoing budget negotiations. 'As it currently stands, I was a no': Republicans ...

Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about a range of China issues, from the administration's trade war with Beijing to China's growing advantage in biotechnology.

In a conversation with Morning Edition, Lawler spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep about what steps the U.S. should take with regards to Iran. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

In a conversation with Morning Edition, Lawler spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep about what steps the U.S. should take with regards to Iran. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Steve Inskeep: So I've read your proposal. The idea is to cut funding for 180 days, six months or so, if a city or state blocks police from stopping riots or defunds law enforcement or rejects ...

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: OK. We heard Barbara talk about Republicans who want to restore a deduction for state and local income taxes. The lawmakers insisting on that include our next guest, Mike ...