President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid
The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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New tariffs drive fears of rising car prices in the U.S.
The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.
Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education
The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort.
NPR probe shows lack of accountability around harassment and bullying by federal judges
In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse from federal judges, according to a new NPR Investigation.
Trump wants to get rid of pennies. We go to a coin shop to examine their value
With the news that President Trump wants to get rid of the penny, we stopped by one coin collecting shop to find out their reaction.
Why Elon Musk is pouring money into a state supreme court race in Wisconsin
The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics.
A slim majority of Americans say state of union is not strong, poll finds
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The speech comes as a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a slim majority of Americans are worried about the country's direction.
Pop needs freaks. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is back
The sometimes-transgressive pop star has a new album, Mayhem, that seems poised to recapture the confrontational darkness of her early work. There's more than one reason to hope it's true.
This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect
Canada and China hit back swiftly after Trump's sweeping tariffs took effect Tuesday, raising fears of a global trade war. International markets, meanwhile, continued to slide.