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Conservatives criticize the president's language on terrorism, including his approach to Muslim nations and communities. But Obama has, on several occasions, pointed to Muslim leaders to do more.

Republicans are feeling pressure to deliver the first overhaul of the federal tax code in more than 30 years after the collapse of the long-promised dismantling of the Affordable Care Act.

Also: A huge U.S. cigarette maker will buy a smaller rival; Fed Chair Janet Yellen is testifying on Capitol Hill; and the Peace Corps will restructure to attract new recruits.

Also: The Senate will take up a spending bill that could avert a government shutdown; China orders 300 planes from Boeing; and California sequoias are suffering from the drought.

The controversy surrounding the police showdown with protesters in Ferguson, Mo., will be coming to Congress. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri has scheduled a hearing to look into the confrontation.

Recession looms for Argentina as the country officially eclipses the 100 percent inflation mark.

House Democrats held leadership elections Wednesday. Nancy Pelosi was re-elected despite facing an unexpected challenge from Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan. David Greene speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.

Chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the NFL's plans to return in September. He tells Morning Edition that the league has an extensive testing program but won't be instituting a "bubble."

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

On this week's show: Chris Rock's Top Five, mix tapes and loved music, and what's making us happy this week.