Court hearing to test legality of deportations under 18th century law Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order comes as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches. Ximena Bustillo Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity Cancer researchers working on health disparities say President Trump's actions could hurt rural whites, who lag behind other groups in cancer screening. Yuki Noguchi
How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power Already, lower courts have found President Trump's removal of Democratic members of independent agencies to be unlawful. The Trump administration has appealed. Andrea Hsu
5 takeaways from this week — from courts pushing back on Trump to wars overseas Here are five takeaways from a week when President Trump moved ahead with deportations and sweeping changes to the federal government — and ran into obstacles in the courts. Domenico Montanaro
Is this the year rent limits pass? For years, progressives have tried to fight the rising cost of living by instituting a kind of "rent control" – what proponents call "rent stabilization." There’s buzz this year that a rent stabilization bill could safely parachute onto the Governor’s desk. Scott Greenstone Play AudioListen 25 mins
Why D.C. police decided to side with DOGE in Institute of Peace standoff Washington, D.C., police were in an awkward position during this week's standoff between the U.S. Institute of Peace and DOGE staffers, who sought access to the building to install a new president. Meg Anderson Play AudioListen 4 mins
Federal agency responsible for library and museum funding gets a visit from DOGE Keith E. Sonderling is the new acting head of The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main source of federal funding for libraries and museums across the country. President Trump issued an executive order last week saying he aims to close the agency. Andrew Limbong
Colorado constituents press Democrats on the party's plan to oppose Trump Attendees at a town hall hosted by Congressional Democrats expressed frustration with the party -- saying they want lawmakers to give them outlines of a plan to fight against the Trump administration. Barbara Sprunt Play AudioListen 5 mins
Congress may kill the program that saved thousands of veterans from foreclosure An NPR investigation helped lead to 15,000 veterans being saved from losing their homes, but some in Congress want to kill the rescue program. Chris Arnold Play AudioListen 6 mins
3 people face federal charges for Tesla attacks. Are such acts domestic terrorism? Attorney General Pamela Bondi says the accused are part of a "wave of domestic terrorism." Experts say this is a common stance of the federal government and can be used to seek stiffer penalties. Jaclyn Diaz
