Environment This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral. Greg Rosalsky
Politics Trump calls DEI programs 'illegal.' He plans to end them in the federal government President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway. Andrea Hsu
Politics RFK Jr. plans to keep a financial stake in lawsuits against the drugmaker Merck RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics. Sydney Lupkin
Politics Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy. Alana Wise
Politics A look at Trump's executive order that the government will recognize only two sexes Trump's executive action stating that the U.S. government will now recognize only two sexes - male and female -- takes aim at what it describes as "gender ideology extremism." Sarah McCammon
Politics Trump's crackdown on DEIA programs within the federal government is underway Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media. Andrea Hsu
Politics 'Oligarchy' is being used more to describe American society. We ask one professor why NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Northwestern University political science professor Jeffrey Winters about what some have called the oligarchy shaping American politics and society. Marc Rivers Ailsa Chang Courtney Dorning
Politics How Trump's stance on TikTok has changed over the years The latest development between Trump and TikTok is one over 5 years in the making. Back in 2020, the Trump administration started a push against Chinese communication apps. Megan Lim Justine Kenin
Politics Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board The Laken Riley Act would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes. Ximena Bustillo Deirdre Walsh
Politics Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration. Franco Ordoñez
