Trump suspends $175 million in funding to University of Pennsylvania over trans athletes The University of Pennsylvania found itself at the center of the trans athlete debate when one of its trans students won a series of events during the 2022 swim season. Alana Wise
Ben & Jerry's alleges its CEO was fired over its political activism. Here's the scoop Ben & Jerry's alleges its parent company, Unilever, ousted its CEO in retaliation for social media posts supporting progressive causes. The last few years have been a rocky road for the companies. Rachel Treisman
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry A Pentagon official not authorized to speak publicly said its review to scrub websites of DEI content was too hasty and also used search terms like "gay," leading to the flagging of Enola Gay images. Tom Bowman
As young male voters shift Right, can the Left compete in the 'battle for the bros'? Popular podcasts in the "manosphere" helped sway young men to go MAGA in the 2024 election. New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz explains how Democrats can win them back. Tonya Mosley Play AudioListen 38 mins
Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts Interior Department employees say they have been scrambling to keep the lights on and do their jobs as budget cuts driven by the Department of Government efficiency team start to bite. Shannon Bond
With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment. Andrea Hsu Play AudioListen 4 mins
Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses. Kaity Kline Play AudioListen 5 mins
Alvaro Bedoya, Democratic FTC commissioner fired by Trump administration, speaks out NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Alvaro Bedoya, one of the two Democrats fired from their roles as commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 6 mins
Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go' Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet stopped short Wednesday of calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership, but came pretty darn close. Barbara Sprunt
Trump signs executive order aiming to close the Education Department President Trump has signed an executive order calling on U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon "to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure [of] the Department of Education and return education authority to the States." Cory Turner
