Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Morning news brief
Trump begins his first full day in office, Trump kicks off a slew of immigration-related executive actions, and Trump pardons all defendants charged and convicted over the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.
Here's what to expect from President Trump's first full day back in office
Here's what to expect from President Trump's first full day in office, as well as a recap of the executive actions he took on Monday.
Eric Dezenhall discusses link between organized crime and our presidents in new book
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Eric Dezenhall about "Wiseguys and the White House," a new book on the interplay between organized crime and our presidents.
What Biden's preemptive pardons for family members could mean for presidential powers
Before leaving office, President Biden issued preemptive pardons for five family members. Legal expert Kim Wehle discusses the move and what it means for future presidential powers.
Migrants in Mexico left in despair after Trump suspends asylum application app
President Trump issued sweeping executive actions on immigration, including suspending an app that allowed migrants to seek asylum at the border. It left migrants in Mexico facing despair.
Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability
A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education.
President Trump unveils a number of new immigration-related policies
President Trump kicked off a slew of executive actions related to immigration in a signing ceremony at the Oval Office on Monday evening. Hear the latest on on those policies.
Palestinians in Gaza return to Rafah to find a city of rubble and ash
Palestinians get a first glimpse at the destroyed southern city of Rafah in Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew following the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
President Trump signs executive orders revoking federal DEI guidelines
President Trump has revoked federal DEI programs by executive order. NPR's A Martinez talks with the former head of diversity initiatives at the U.S. State Department about the programs she oversaw.
How to keep your pets safe from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here's what pet owners should know about the risks, and how to keep pets safe.