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.
Republican Rep. Pete Stauber discusses legislating Trump's agenda
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota about congressional Republicans' role in legislating President Trump's agenda.
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Trump trying to dramatically reshape federal government, RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings for HHS secretary, national assessment on reading and math shows students struggling post-pandemic.
Peter Beinart discusses his new book, 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with author Peter Beinart about his new book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," a critique of the American Jewish community's reaction to the war in the Palestinian enclave.
U.N. warns that Democratic Republic of Congo conflict could spill into regional war
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed rebels have overrun the city of Goma, sparking concerns at the U.N. of a wider regional war.
Martin Gordon, Anglican bishop of Goma, calls for peace in the DRC
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Martin Gordon, the Anglican bishop of Goma, who fled before rebels advanced into the city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, he is issuing a call for peace.
Months after Georgia chemical plant fire, residents still grapple with health issues
A chemical plant fire near Atlanta last fall released a toxic plume that disrupted the lives of nearby residents. Many still experience health problems and don't know what was released in the plume.
Late revered French Catholic priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual abuse
Revered French Catholic priest and humanitarian Abbé Pierre has been accused of rape and sexual assault nearly 20 years after his death, leading France to grapple with his legacy.
Karoline Leavitt, youngest-ever White House press secretary, holds first briefing
Karoline Leavitt faced reporters for the first time as White House press secretary on Tuesday. At 27, she's the youngest person to hold the job.
President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government
President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.
Former OMB official reacts to Trump's attempt to freeze federal loans and grants
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former associate director at the Office of Management and Budget, James Capretta, what it means that the Trump administration tried to pause federal loans and grants.
How the U.S. determines whether its nuclear weapons still work properly
The U.S. hasn't tested a nuclear weapon in decades, and since the 1990s has used simulations and experiments to verify they're working properly. NPR was granted a rare look at how they do it.