Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work
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.
Who's Using The Data Mined From Students?
Information tracked by educational software can be of great help to teachers. But as Politico's Stephanie Simon explains, private companies can also monetize the data by selling it to marketers.
Obama Addresses Troops In Afghanistan On Eve Of Memorial Day
President Obama made a surprise visit Sunday to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. The president addressed troops, thanking them for their service on the eve of Memorial Day. White House correspondent Scott Horsley is traveling with the president and joins NPR's Arun Rath.
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
Six Iranians were arrested for a video they posted to YouTube of dancing to the hit song, "Happy." It is the latest sign of the power struggle between the hardliners in the government and the President Hassan Rouhani. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
'Chocolate King' Wins In Ukraine, Presidential Exit Polls Show
Ukraine held elections for a new president Sunday, hoping for a return to stability and peace. But armed separatists disrupted voting in the east of the country.
Latest In Sports: From NBA Drama To World Cup News
The NBA finals are just around the corner and the World Cup is weeks away. A. Martinez from member station KPCC joins NPR's Arun Rath to discuss the latest in sports news.
Where Will Credit Suisse's Fine Go?
This week, the Department of Justice handed Credit Suisse the largest criminal tax penalty ever. $2.6 billion is a lot of money, so NPR's Arun Rath asks the New York Times' Jessica Silver-Greenberg where it all goes.
'The Atlantic's' Ta-Nehisi Coates Builds 'A Case For Reparations'
The Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates describes how the legacy of slavery extends to geographical and governmental policies in America and calls for a "collective introspection" on reparations.
House-Approved USA Freedom Bill Disappoints Original Supporters
A year after President Obama urged for more safeguards for civil liberties in intelligence collection, the House passed new guidelines. But civil liberties watchdogs say they no longer support it.