How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end. Rachel Treisman
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse after refusing police escort NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat who slept in the Texas House chamber after refusing Republicans' demand that Democrats leave only with police escort. Taylor Haney
Voting officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found. Miles Parks
Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame. Elena Moore
'Leave us the hell alone,' WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” like Washington state. Scott Greenstone
Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors 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. Liz Baker
State Department shifts focus to free speech for conservatives in Europe In its latest country reports, the State Department has downplayed women’s and LGBTQ rights.
A musical about bigotry arrives at a Kennedy Center transformed by Trump Parade, the Tony award-winning musical about the 1915 lynching of a Jewish man, begins its run in Washington, D.C. amid an antisemitic backlash against the show's subject. Tom Dreisbach
Texas state lawmaker returns to Capitol ready for a 'legal battle' over redistricting Texas state Rep. Mihaela Plesa says Democrats' two-week walkout created a "nationwide movement," but she's ready to make a legal case against redistricting. Destinee Adams
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines But legal experts say he lacks the constitutional authority to do so. Ashley Lopez
