Quill Lawrence

Claudia Grisales, NPR's congressional correspondent, dives into the high-stakes negotiations over the longest government shutdown, analyzing the latest developments in health care subsidies. Joel Rose, NPR's transportation expert, reveals ongoing challenges in aviation, highlighting air traffic controller shortages and their impact on flight delays. Quill Lawrence, from the national security team, discusses the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean, raising questions about U.S. military intentions amid rising tensions with Venezuela.

Quill Lawrence, NPR reporter on military policy, and Tom Bowman, national security correspondent, discuss U.S. troop movements, deployments, and legal limits. Scott Horsley, economics correspondent, walks through rising consumer spending and who is driving it. Frank Morris reports from Tulsa on preparations, outages, and local impacts of a powerful winter storm.

Quill Lawrence, an NPR national security correspondent, analyzes President Trump's announcement of a new class of warships named after himself, discussing its security implications. Ximena Bustillo, an immigration correspondent, provides insights on a federal judge's ruling deeming the deportation of Venezuelan men illegal, highlighting legal and humanitarian aspects. Political correspondent Sarah McCammon details the exodus from the Heritage Foundation to a group linked with Mike Pence, revealing tensions within the GOP between MAGA supporters and traditional conservatives.

Quill Lawrence, NPR national security reporter, tracks the 82nd Airborne heading to the Middle East and the uncertainty around its mission. Lauren Frayer, NPR correspondent in Beirut, follows Israeli strikes, mass displacement, and invasion threats in Lebanon. Barbara Sprunt, NPR Capitol Hill reporter, covers the messy DHS funding talks, ICE tensions, and Trump stirring up the endgame.

Quill Lawrence, an NPR reporter with years of experience covering veterans, speaks with David Carlson, an Iraq War veteran whose life has been marked by the struggles of PTSD and substance use. They delve into the complexities of living through war, including Carlson's guilt from combat and the emotional detachment he felt during his service. The conversation reveals how early trauma intersected with his military experiences, ultimately leading to incarceration. Lawrence reflects on the decade-long journey to understand whether one can truly heal from the scars of war.