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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.
Here's what the Trump administration did today
by Mara Liasson
President Trump touted his efforts to remake the government, including calling on federal workers to return to the office. He also defended his attempt to pause and review federal grants and loans.
Trans servicemember says 'we will do the best we can" amid Trump proposed military ban
by Tinbete Ermyas
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Col. Bree Fram, an openly transgender member of the U.S. Space Force, about President Trump's calls to remove transgender service members from the military.
Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing
by Susan Davis
RFK Jr. faced fierce questioning about vaccines, abortion and Medicaid in his confirmation hearing to be HHS Secretary.
New novel digs into generations of love and heartache of an African American family
by Matt Ozug
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Charmaine Wilkerson about her new book, Good Dirt.
Pentagon revokes Gen. Milley's security detail
by Tom Bowman
The Pentagon said that it's revoking the security detail for former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and ordering a review to determine if the retired general's rank should be re-evaluated.
On the ground in Gaza: Red Cross' role in hostage and prisoner exchanges
by Jason Fuller
As prisoner and hostage exchanges happen in Gaza, we hear about the International Red Cross's experience in facilitating this work.
Students are still struggling since the pandemic hit, Nation's Report Card reveals
by Jonaki Mehta
Every other year, the Nation's Report Card shows how students across the U.S. are doing in subjects like math and reading. The 2024 results are cause for hope, and concern.
As global tensions rise, so do fears of new nuclear testing
by Geoff Brumfiel
For nearly 30 years, the world's major powers have observed a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing. But with tensions rising around the globe, some fear that could soon change.
The White House has rescinded its federal spending freeze memo
by Domenico Montanaro
On Wednesday afternoon, the White House rescinded a memo that ordered a government spending freeze. But the White House says its effort to align government programs with Trump's priorities remains.