Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
Morning news brief
Canada and Mexico reach last-minute deals with Trump to pause tariffs, Elon Musk and his DOGE group aim to upend federal government, Trump weighing big cuts at the U.S. Department of Education.
Musk's DOGE group has access to the federal payments system. What does that mean?
What does it mean that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency now have access to the vast federal payments system? NPR asks Natasha Sarin, a former Treasury official under Biden.
Robell Awake discusses his new book 'A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects'
Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects."
In China, Lunar New Year celebrations subdued as U.S. tariffs cast a shadow
China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow.
Some local officials vow to continue DEI as Trump removes programs at federal level
President Trump is ordering federal agencies to shut down their diversity, equity and inclusion work. But some local officials say their own DEI efforts will continue.
Trump puts tariffs on Canada and Mexico on hold in last-minute deals
Canada and Mexico struck last-minute deals with President Trump to pause 25% tariffs on a broad range of their goods.
Development expert George Ingram discusses the scrutiny USAID has faced for years
Democratic lawmakers are voicing outrage over Trump's effort to gut USAID. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with development expert George Ingram about the scrutiny USAID has faced over the years.