Alana Wise
Alana Wise is a politics reporter on the Washington desk at NPR.
Before joining NPR, Alana covered beats including American gun culture, the aviation business and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Through her reporting, Alana has covered such events as large protests, mass shootings, boardroom uprisings and international trade fights.
Alana is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and an Atlanta native.
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Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values. -
The second wave of mass protests organized by the progressive No Kings network saw protesters unite against President Trump's anti-immigration tactics, slashing of federal programs and other concerns. -
Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities. -
Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities.
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The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal. -
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. -
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. -
Cornell University will receive $5.1 million as the Trump administration seeks to find a source and cure for autism. -
National parks across the country face conflicting demands and uncertainty as a result of the ongoing federal funding dispute. -
The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Imelda could intensify as it approaches the East Coast. South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency.
