All Things Considered
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Trump's push for expanded IVF coverage is getting some pushback from conservatives
by Sarah McCammon
Trump has been touting his support for the fertility treatment known as IVF. But that position is putting him at odds with some conservatives.
How is DOGE funded?
by Scott Detrow
DOGE has a mandate from both President Trump and Elon Musk to make federal agencies more efficient and transparent. But who is making sure DOGE is efficient and transparent?
'The Disconnect' podcast explores the Texas power grid
by Mallory Yu
Four years after a winter storm led to a massive power blackout in Texas, a podcast examines the role the state's natural gas system played in the disaster.
California Tesla drivers feel conflicted about their cars over Musk
California is converting to EVs faster than anywhere else in the U.S. But as Tesla CEO Elon Musk takes a central role in President Trump's administration, some Tesla drivers are feeling conflicted.
Zelenskyy's visit to the White House ends abruptly after Oval Office spat
by Asma Khalid
Zelenskyy was at the White House to finalize a deal on minerals, which Trump has said is a step toward a broader peace deal he is trying to broker. But no deal was signed and the visit was cut short.
What DOGE cuts could mean for national park visitors
With the busy season at many national parks imminent, park advocates and gateway communities are worried visitors and park-related economies will suffer.
NPR's movie critic previews Hollywood's biggest night
by Bob Mondello
It's Oscars weekend: Time to grab your ballot and mark your picks for Best Everything before Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast.
Iowa strips protections for transgender people from its civil rights act
Iowa is the latest state to limit transgender rights as it removes gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which provided protection from discrimination in housing, education and employment.
A music producer found an old record. It opened up a world of Soviet-era disco
by Ashley Brown
The discovery of one old record is breathing new life into a genre of Soviet-era music that hasn't been widely heard overseas for decades.
What's next for Ukraine after Zelenskyy and Trump's tense Oval Office meeting
by Greg Myre
In an extraordinary scene, the White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a shouting match on live television.
Texas doctor addresses the region's measles outbreak
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Dr. Ron Cook of Lubbock, Texas, about the measles outbreak in his state – and what the Lubbock Health Department is doing to try to control it.
How the unique practices of Greenlandic kayaking are preserving the island's heritage
by Matt Ozug
Kayaks were once essential to Greenland's Inuit population, who used them for hunting. Now, the kayak is a symbol of national identity.
Residents near a fire at a California lithium battery plant worry about their health
In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.