Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's mass firings and '5 things' email Labor unions have sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management over the Trump administration's firing of tens of thousands of employees and its email to federal workers asking what they did last week. Andrea Hsu
President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel. Ryan Lucas
Tesla's direct car sales loophole survives in Washington state — for now Two bills that would’ve ended a loophole benefitting Tesla died in the Washington State Legislature last week. Scott Greenstone
Trump and Macron meet in Washington as Europe pleads for continued help with Ukraine During a joint press conference President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted their friendly relationship, even when they appeared far apart on the war in Ukraine. Franco Ordoñez
What to know about Dan Bongino, the media personality tapped as FBI deputy director Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know about the Secret Service agent-turned-conservative media personality. Rachel Treisman
A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller. Bobby Allyn
Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department President Trump has made clear he wants to close the U.S. Department of Education, but Republicans seem torn on just how far to go. Cory Turner
Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed Mike Macans is one of an unknown number of Small Business Administration employees who were fired, unfired and fired again as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to the federal workforce. Andrea Hsu
Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says. Katia Riddle
What does Trump's pick for labor secretary tell us about his priorities for workers? NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with labor historian Harley Shaiken about what President Trump's pick for labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, tells us about how he's thinking about labor policy. Don Gonyea