Jazz head at Kennedy Center is the latest firing at the beleaguered arts institution The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees The change will allow certain nominees to be confirmed in groups rather than by individual vote. It follows months of GOP complaints that Democrats were dragging out the confirmation process. Barbara Sprunt
Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington. Hans Anderson
Shrinking middle class threatens U.S. stability, says Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, about the U.S. intelligence community and national security. Erika Ryan
Georgia built ties with South Korean companies over years. Then came the factory raid Democrats and Republicans are walking a fine line when it comes to the politics surrounding the Hyundai plant ICE raid, because many in Georgia spent years building ties with South Korean companies. Sam Gringlas
For Charlie Kirk's followers, grief, shock and questions about the future Charlie Kirk's followers are in shock and grief over his assassination. As they try to make sense of his killing, many are also asking what's next for the movement he started. Elena Moore
Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks grief and rage online Some conservative influencers mourned Kirk's loss, even as others quickly blamed the left. Jude Joffe-Block
Charlie Kirk supporter in Arizona: 'Don't let him die, Lord' Arizona was central to Charlie Kirk's political vision.
The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months. Domenico Montanaro
Trump blames rhetoric from the left for political violence after Charlie Kirk murder In a video statement, Trump said Kirk's death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left. Tamara Keith