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1858 episodes transcribedThe Trump administration used the 18th century law as justification for deporting hundreds of alleged gang members. Why was it invoked, and what does...
Congressional Democrats are at odds as to whether or not to support Republican-led efforts to keep the government funded ahead of a Friday deadline. W...
Since taking office, President Trump has championed the idea of reducing the federal workforce. A February 26 memo gave agencies until today to come u...
Since returning to office, President Trump has moved quickly to reshape the federal government. His actions, which have moved to put more power under...
While studying at Columbia University, Khalil helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus relating to Israel's war with Gaza. He was taken into ICE...
Hundreds have been infected and two have died as measles outbreaks have occurred in West Texas and New Mexico. Health and Human Services Secretary Rob...
In a cabinet meeting this week, President Trump affirmed that while DOGE — the entity meant to reshape the federal government, with Elon Musk as figur...
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to enact tariffs on some of the United States' largest trading partners. As president, he has made good o...
Immigration was a major campaign issue for Donald Trump as he sought to return to the White House. Now that he's back, what policies has he implemente...
In the longest address of its kind before Congress in recent memory, President Trump laid out his policy objectives on the economy, immigration, forei...
In a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, a majority of respondents think the state of the union is not strong, and that President Trump is moving too quickl...
Federal judges have enormous power over their courtrooms and their chambers, which can leave employees vulnerable to abuse, with few ways to report th...
Congress is trying to come up with a new budget, while also attempting to extend tax cuts put in place during President Trump's first term. But with a...
Syria is in the midst of rebuilding after a long civil war and the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. What happens next in Syria poses a challenge...
Proposals from DOGE, Elon Musk's entity tasked with making the federal government more "efficient," have resulted in lawsuits, pushback from other fed...
People who work for the federal court system don't have the same kinds of job protections that most other Americans do. A nearly year-long NPR investi...
Over the weekend, the Trump administration fired several high-ranking military leaders and announced it plans to fire over 5,000 probationary Pentagon...
Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director yesterday despite questions about his qualifications. The vote was the narrowest in recent memory wit...
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced today that he would not seek reelection when his term is over in 2026, ending his 40-year career in Congress. Then, Don...
Democrats lost the Senate and the White House in November's elections. Now as a minority party, their representatives — and their voters — are trying...
