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Trump has gone after DEI programs. But DEI consultants say demand was already dropping
President Trump has vowed to end federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Those who work in DEI consulting say that demand was already falling off and the field was shifting.
Widespread concern among U.S. allies in Munich about Ukraine policy, foreign aid
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about what he's hearing from
and discussing with U.S. allies during the Munich Security Conference.
Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
Here's how Trump's Faith Office and task force against 'anti-Christian bias' may work
by Jason DeRose
Two executive orders from Trump address religion directly. One forms a task force to counter "anti-Christian bias" in the federal government. The other establishes a Faith Office in the White House.
A teacher-turned-lawmaker shares Valentines at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Love connection? Probably not. This Valentine's Day, one Wisconsin lawmaker is trying to bring colleagues together on politics, no matter the party.
Vance speech gets a cool reception from European leaders at Munich Security Conference
by Rob Schmitz
Top U.S. cabinet members are attending the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Palestinian prisoners released during ceasefire report harassment by Israel
by Kat Lonsdorf
Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees released during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.
Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management is a petroleum industry lobbyist
by Caitlyn Kim
President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees a lot of domestic energy production, is a petroleum industry lobbyist who contributed to Project 2025.
Meet the neuroscientist looking for whale and dolphin brains along Brazil's coastline
by Ari Daniel
Neuroscientist Kamilla Souza is bringing the study of whale and dolphin brains to her home country of Brazil. Now there's a team of Brazilian scientists intent on understanding the marine mammals.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses NATO for the first time
by Teri Schultz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is visiting with NATO. Allies were concerned that President Trump talked with Russia's Putin to push for a peace deal with Ukraine without notifying European countries.