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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. …
10 months, 3 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…
10 months, 3 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…
10 months, 3 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…
11 months 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…
11 months ago
What Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case says about the Trump administration and the courts
What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case tell us about the relationship between the Trump administration and the courts? NPR's A Martinez asks Kate Shaw…
11 months ago
U.S. soybean farmers urge Trump to ease tariffs on China to protect their industry
Soybean farmers are urging the White House to abandon its tariffs on China to protect their industry. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Caleb Ragland, pr…
11 months ago
White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'
The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transitio…
11 months, 1 week ago
President Trump blinks on tariffs
Facing pressure from world markets, President Trump stepped back from his plans to slap steep tariffs on a broad range of countries — except for Chin…
11 months, 1 week ago
Trump is getting a physical. What will be included in the report?
President Trump is getting the first physical of his second term on Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. NPR's Tamara Keith has mo…
11 months, 1 week ago