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Politics Beyond 'draining the swamp': How Trump is knocking down checks on presidential power President Trump wants to be able to fire far more executive branch employees at will — upending checks on presidential power that have existed for more than a century. Andrea Hsu
National After a wave of horrific shootings, gun violence trends put recent attacks in context Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends. Juliana Kim
Business Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed is likely to cut rates for the first time this year The Fed is likely to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to cushion the sagging job market. The move comes as policymakers face growing pressure from Trump. Scott Horsley
Arts & Life Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter go on a new excellent adventure: 'Waiting for Godot' In one of the most buzzed-about productions of the Broadway season, former Bill & Ted actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter unite once again in "Waiting for Godot." Phil Harrell
National Morning news brief Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump is in the U.K. for a rare second state visit, FBI director returns to Capitol Hill. A Martínez
World President Trump visits U.K. for unprecedented second state visit President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests. A Martínez
World How China's growing industrial power buffers it from the trade war China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth. Steve Inskeep
National National Parks removing historical items Trump administration found 'disparaged' U.S. Wednesday is the deadline for National Parks across the country to remove any signs, statues or memorials the Trump administration believes reflect negatively on the country. A Martínez
Politics Charlie Kirk's murder amplifies safety concerns among federal lawmakers Two weeks before a potential government shutdown, House Republicans unveiled legislation to fund the government through Nov. 21. Included in that proposal -- $30 million for additional security. Barbara Sprunt
Law & Courts Legal scholar talks about the Supreme Court's efforts to keep the Fed independent NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with legal scholar John Yoo about the Supreme Court's efforts to maintain the independence of the Federal Reserve Board. Steve Inskeep