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Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know
Republicans on the House education committee publicly unveiled their plan Tuesday to remake the federal student loan system while also cutting more t…
8 months, 1 week ago
Marc Short, former chief of staff to VP Pence, discusses Trump's 100 days in office
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump's second-term a…
8 months, 1 week ago
What happens when the federal government stops funding university research
The federal government has cancelled about 11 billion dollars worth of university research funding, and is threatening to cut more. When the federal …
8 months, 1 week ago
'A slippery slope:' critics say deportations skirt due process all deserve
The Trump administration is moving quickly to arrest, detain and remove people from the country. But critics say such actions can violate the due pro…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried
Many oil and gas company executives, particularly the larger ones, initially celebrated Trump's return to the White House. But lately, that optimism …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey. …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Unpacking the latest controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself in controversy. He shared details with his wife and brother minutes after being updated on t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Supreme Court temporarily halts new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act in an uncharacteristic m…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights
The Trump administration is substantially scaling back the State Department's annual reports on international human rights to remove longstanding cri…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Judge rules there is 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over deportations
A federal judge has ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt for violating his order last month to immediate…
8 months, 3 weeks ago