Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder dry New Mexico, where the wildfire threat is already severe this Spring. Kirk Siegler
Sen. Chris Van Hollen on trying to visit wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., about his campaign to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Maryland man was illegally deported to a prison in El Salvador. Mary Louise Kelly
Trump deploys soldiers to help with border enforcement In a rural and sweeping pocket of far West Texas, the Trump administration is pushing forward with its militarization campaign, sending up to 500 troops to help carry out the administration's border security efforts.
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed Trump rule The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for the habitats of species at risk. Jonathan Lambert
Trump administration plans to end free IRS direct tax filing, AP sources say The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision. Associated Press
NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media. Mary Louise Kelly
For these veterans, the secret to crossing political divides starts with a beer In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of vets has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism." NPR went to one recent meeting to gauge the mood. Quil Lawrence
Biden to speak on protecting Social Security Former President Joe Biden will return to Chicago Tuesday night to speak before a national gathering of disability advocates focused on protecting and strengthening Social Security.
Washington state Democrats reveal sweeping new tax plan The plan cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains, and property. A question now is whether Gov. Bob Ferguson will support the proposals. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold Trump admin in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time. The judge gave the U.S. until April 23 to respond. NPR Staff