The White House is getting a new ballroom. A former White House historian reacts. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Edward Lengel, former Chief Historian of the White House Historical Association, about President Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House. Tinbete Ermyas
Week in politics: Trump responds to shaky economic numbers, and continues tariff rollout President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report, the latest round of tariffs, and details about his fallout with Jeffrey Epstein. Ayesha Rascoe
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell' Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations. The Associated Press
Nebraska Congressman talks about meeting with the Mexican president regarding tariffs NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., about Bacon's trip to Mexico to foster cooperation in ongoing trade talks. Scott Simon
Week in Politics: Tariffs; Epstein's ex-girlfriend; U.S.-Israel relations We'll look at the latest tariffs imposed by President Trump, as well as his disagreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on starvation in Gaza. Scott Simon
Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too. Saige Miller
Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons. Rachel Treisman
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding. Frank Langfitt
