Congress controls the power of the purse, but Republicans on Capitol Hill have put up little resistance to efforts by the administration to suspend spending that they've already approved.| NPR
Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.| NPR
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.| NPR
Mariah Woelfel for NPR and WBEZ Chicago speaks to the Crime Lab's Kim Smith about the notable drop in violent crime in Chicago so far in 2025 and the strategies in place to prevent violence in communities. The post Trump says he’ll expand his focus on crimes to other Democratic-led cities appeared first on University of Chicago Crime Lab.| University of Chicago Crime Lab
The order, for now, overturns actions that limited DOGE's access to sensitive private information. In a separate case, the court said DOGE did not have to share internal records with a watchdog group.| NPR
A DOGE staffer working in the Social Security Administration has been pushing questionable claims about noncitizens voting — apparently using data that court records suggest DOGE shouldn't have.| NPR
DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.| NPR
A whistleblower complaint says the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by former members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.| NPR
The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.| NPR
Immigration is playing a big role in the 2024 election and was featured in Thursday night's presidential debate on CNN. NPR looks at the facts behind the candidates' claims.| NPR
The Revolution Wind farm was slated to start sending power to homes and businesses in Rhode Island and Connecticut starting next year.| NPR
Michelle Yang of Rady Children's Health links increased pandemic screen time to possible developmental and behavioral delays in young kids. The post NPR: Are ‘COVID kindergartners’ ready for school? appeared first on CHOC Inside.| CHOC Inside
The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance.| NPR
From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.| NPR
Prices have risen a bit, but companies have been finding ways to delay price increases — for now.| NPR
The home improvement chain broke from many other retailers, who say they cannot afford to absorb new tariffs. President Trump recently attacked Walmart for warning of price hikes.| NPR
The world's largest retailer says it won't be able to absorb all the costs from higher tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China. Already in April, shoppers began tightening their budgets as retail spending did not grow much compared to March.| NPR
The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.| NPR
The California biotech firm said in a statement that it is hoping to find a buyer to address its ongoing financial struggles.| NPR
The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come?| NPR
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry talked to Oprah Winfrey about darkest moments, family conflicts, the persistence of racism and the symbiosis between the royal family and the tabloid press.| NPR
Hot or cold, in a soda, hot toddy or beer — people are finding all sorts of ways to imbibe cascara. It's a caffeinated, tea-like drink with a fruity flavor made from dried coffee cherries.| NPR
When a little startup called Southwest Airlines was on the brink of failure in 1972, an executive named Bill Franklin had a simple solution that saved the company: the "10-Minute Turn."| NPR
A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.| NPR
ICE says its employees have good reasons to hide their faces from protesters who want to dox them online, but Democrats say masked federal agents evokes "secret police," and the practice should be banned.| NPR
The Trump administration's tariffs are fueling concerns about a potential recession, especially after the economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025. What is recession and who declares one?| NPR
A U.S. Court of Appeals this week ruled that the FCC did not have legal authority to revive the so-called net neutrality rules that were first introduced a decade ago under the Obama Administration.| NPR
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After Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted the appearance of Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a controversial, viral moment was born.| NPR
"There was a neighbor who sent a note to us and said, 'Oh, you won the lottery,'" Trip Millikin, whose house survived, told NPR. "And I almost wanted to throw up when I got that."| NPR
When the Trump administration took over, one of its first major moves was dismantling the United States Agency for International Development. Nearly six months later, it officially shuts down Tuesday.| NPR
Pam Bondi sought to move past questions about her handling of the Justice Department's files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as pressure continued to grow for her to release them.| NPR
President Trump said he thought there was a "reasonable chance" of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine if Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to trilateral talks with the U.S.| NPR
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.| NPR
At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents that their children need more protection when they are online.| NPR
The proposed policy, which DHS called "imminent" on Tuesday, would allow the government to demand more personal data from more people as part of the immigration process.| NPR
The Trump administration has drafted a memo to Congress outlining its intent to end nearly all federal funding for public media, which includes NPR and PBS, according to a White House official.| NPR
Trump and GOP members of Congress accuse the public broadcasters of biased and "woke" programming. Trump plans a rescission, giving Congress 45 days to approve it or allow funding to be restored.| NPR
A new Harvard poll shows that only half of Americans trust the CDC — other health agencies were rated even lower. During a pandemic, trust is critical to the success of a public health response.| NPR
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Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.| NPR
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The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.| NPR
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.| NPR
The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.| NPR
Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.| NPR
Riverbank stabilization, lead and asbestos contamination are just some of the projects tribes planned to address before the Trump administration froze funds.| NPR
Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.| NPR
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.| NPR
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.| NPR
When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.| NPR
On May 1, 1866, Memphis was home to a massacre that killed 46 African-Americans and injured many others. Now a historical marker shows an ongoing rift between white historians and black activists.| NPR
The U.S. health system now produces debt on a mass scale, a new investigation shows. Patients face gut-wrenching sacrifices.| NPR
In 2022, 40% of New Year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on weight loss. Why do we set these goals for ourselves? Diet culture, the social expectations that value thinness and appearance above all else can impact how we view our bodies and treat others. The good news is, we can free ourselves from this mindset.| NPR
Amir Makled sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to describe his experience and what it could mean for other attorneys who are going against the wishes of the Trump administration.| NPR
Scientists spent decades arguing that women weren't suited for space travel because of menstruation. Even now, a lot of us are wondering how astronauts manage that time of the month.| NPR
Vice President Harris and Trump's former chief of staff say Trump fits the definition of "fascist." Scholars who agree say the term is useful as a distress signal for the threat to democracy.| NPR
People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.| NPR
The singular, gender-neutral usage of "they" is now acceptable on college campuses, among the genderqueer and in the Washington Post. Linguist Geoff Nunberg traces the rise of the new "they."| NPR
President Trump spoke with Fox News as part of the Super Bowl pregame show on Sunday.| NPR
In its 7-2 ruling Thursday, the Supreme Court said the late artist infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of works based on an image of the pop star Prince.| NPR
Professor Khiara M. Bridges joins NPR’s It’s Been A Minute to discuss the the case of Adriana Smith’s pregnancy in which after being declared brain dead, a Georgia hospital kept her on life support without her family’s consent because of the state’s abortion laws| Articles Archive - UC Berkeley Law
William Darity, Jr. shared his expertise with The Washington Post for an article that reported on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of a Maryland legislature bill to study reparations.| News RSS Feed
Susan Colbourn shared her foreign policy insight with Reuters for this report on Trump’s recent meeting with Putin.| News RSS Feed
Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.| NPR
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The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry.| NPR
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days.| NPR
Canadians showed their displeasure on Sunday at the Toronto Raptors' game against the LA Clippers in Toronto, Canada. Similar jeers broke out at National Hockey League games over the weekend.| NPR
President Trump wants to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with two economists who unpacked the repercussions for the United States.| NPR
Are the world's two largest economies headed toward decoupling?| NPR
In their new book Willpower, psychologist Roy Baumeister and science writer John Tierney explore the science of self-control. Willpower is a limited resource, they say, but with practice and persistence, you can harness "the greatest human strength."| NPR
After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out the kinks.| NPR
TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice.| NPR
A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar lawsuits have been filed this year in other states.| NPR
Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.| NPR
High levels of lead were found in a surprisingly large number of Bangladeshi kids in New York City — and in pregnant women in Bangladesh. Could there be a common cause?| NPR
The CFPB claims Capital One intentionally kept news of its higher-yield savings accounts from members with lower-yield savings accounts.| NPR
The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter, a dozen VIP passes to sporting events and stays at luxury resorts, according to ProPublica.| NPR
The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.| NPR
Hampton Dellinger said he was dropping his case a day after the federal appeals court in Washington sided with the Trump administration in removing him as the head of the Office of Special Counsel.| NPR
The Y, and New York City's Department of Education, have been caring for tens of thousands of children during the pandemic. Neither has had reports of coronavirus clusters or outbreaks.| NPR
When Mary Ann Roser and her husband moved to Asheville four months ago they introduced themselves to neighbors as "climate refugees from Austin." After Helene, she has thoughts on "climate havens."| NPR
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has focused his political organization on winning Trump another turn. But many longtime Republicans are concerned about the group's effectiveness.| NPR
There's a type of spider that can slowly stretch its web taut and then release it, causing the web to catapult forward and entangle unsuspecting prey in its strands.| NPR
A new federal survey — taken after every major election — shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.| NPR
Abortion rights continue to be the subject of fierce debate in the United States. But for one of America's founding fathers, they were as basic as mathematics and writing.| NPR
U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.| NPR
The U.S. says it will revoke visas for Chinese students who study in "critical fields" or have links to China's Communist Party. The move could harm U.S. innovation and science research capacity.| NPR
Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.| NPR
NPR's stories on U.S. and world religion, spirituality, ethics, and moral issues affecting society and culture. Subscribe to NPR Religion RSS feeds.| NPR
In founding Capital Tea, Janel Diaz sought to provide the kind of services that she had needed after her transition.| NPR
Suicide rates for queer and trans people are disproportionately high. They're also routinely targets of violence and hate crimes.While some states have protections for queer and trans people, many other states have passed laws that restrict the rights and visibility of transgender individuals.The stories of Nex Benedict and Dime Doe illustrate both those trends.Benedict died by suicide the day after a physical altercation in their school bathroom. Benedict had been bullied by other students f...| NPR
The statement came in response to a series of questions from bishops seeking guidance on administering the sacraments.| NPR
Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states those same rights are under attack. Now they are grappling with their newfound visibility – and vulnerability.| NPR
A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote no. Here's how he explained his vote.| NPR
