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Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work
by Andrea Hsu
Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they'd done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration.
Immigration agents arrest prominent activist in Denver
by Adrian Florido
ICE agents arrested a high-profile immigrant rights activist in Denver. Jeanette Vizguerra became a symbol during the first Trump administration when she moved into a church to avoid deportation.
In new book, NPR's Emily Feng explores identity after China refused to let her return
by Gabriel J. Sánchez
In 2022, the Chinese government told NPR's Emily Feng she was no longer welcome in China, where she'd lived and reported from for seven years. She says she hasn't lost claim to her Chinese identity.
Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install
by Jeff Brady
Changing from gas to more climate-friendly electric appliances can involve expensive retrofits. More companies now offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters to make it easier and cheaper.
States sense opportunity to hire laid-off federal workers
With the Trump administration trying to lay off tens of thousands of federal workers, some Democratic governors are sensing an opportunity to hire them in state positions.
How a farmer is coping with rising costs and uncertainty over farm bill safety nets
by Wailin Wong
Crop prices are at historic lows, fertilizer costs are rising, cuts to federal agencies have created uncertainty over farm bill safety nets, and the current trade war is negatively affecting exports.
Israeli airstrikes shattered ceasefire and killed hundreds in Gaza
by Anas Baba
Hospitals say more than 430 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel shattered a temporary ceasefire in a blitz of airstrikes. Israeli leaders say this is only the beginning of a new offensive.
Experts say Trump's targeting of law firms is unprecedented
President Trump has signed three orders punishing law firms that have represented people or causes unpopular with the president.
The future of federal support for farmers
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Veneman, President George W. Bush's agriculture secretary, about the relationship between farmers and the federal government.
A look back at Voice of America, as the Trump administration shutters the broadcaster
by Emily Feng
The Trump administration is gutting an agency that funds Voice of America. For decades, the broadcaster reached audiences in countries that often offered no other free media -- including China.