NPR News: People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home

People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home
Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.

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NPR News: May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'

May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.

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NPR News: Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools
The case is from Oklahoma, which like 45 other states, has laws that say charter schools must be public schools funded by the state, closely supervised by the state, and be non-sectarian.

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NPR News: 2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem's purse

2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem's purse
Noem was dining in Washington, D.C. when her purse went missing. Authorities believe at least two people worked together on a string of purse robberies in the city.

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NPR News: Trump aims to 'unleash' local police, but cautions against standing in the way of ICE

Trump aims to 'unleash' local police, but cautions against standing in the way of ICE
One executive order President Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.

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NPR News: Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias

Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
The university's president convened two panels to study campus antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias last year. Harvard said it will begin implementing at least some of the reports' recommendations.

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NPR News: Vietnam War: some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help

Vietnam War: some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help
Fifty years after the end of the war, Hanoi says nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers are still missing. Some of their families are now calling on the U.S. to help find them.

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NPR News: 'I want you home, dad': Searching for the missing 50 years after Vietnam War's end

'I want you home, dad': Searching for the missing 50 years after Vietnam War's end
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, one Seattle man embarks on a journey to a remote mountain in Laos where his father was last seen during a secret mission in the war.

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NPR News: Why Trump is talking about bringing Columbus Day 'back from the ashes'

Why Trump is talking about bringing Columbus Day 'back from the ashes'
Columbus Day is still a federal holiday — though some no longer want to celebrate the Italian explorer, and many jurisdictions also mark Indigenous Peoples Day.

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NPR News: Spain and Portugal begin recovering from a massive blackout. Here's what to know

Spain and Portugal begin recovering from a massive blackout. Here's what to know
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said a nationwide blackout of this scale had never happened before in Spain. He added that the underlying cause remains unclear.

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NPR News: Iran port explosion that killed at least 40 raises questions

Iran port explosion that killed at least 40 raises questions
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the geopolitical ramifications of Saturday's port explosion in Iran that killed at least 40 people.

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NPR News: Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in deadly boat crash near Clearwater

Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in deadly boat crash near Clearwater
One person has died and several were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and then fled the scene, authorities said.

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NPR News: North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim.

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NPR News: Homes destroyed and 1,500 detained in Kashmir as India cracks down following attacks

Homes destroyed and 1,500 detained in Kashmir as India cracks down following attacks
Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir after a militant attack killed 26 people this past week, a top police officer told NPR.

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NPR News: 'Number of people' killed after man drives vehicle into Vancouver street festival

'Number of people' killed after man drives vehicle into Vancouver street festival
The vehicle entered the street Saturday night where people were at an event celebrating Filipino culture, Vancouver Police said on social media. A Vancouver man, 30, was arrested at the scene.

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NPR News: 'Number of people' killed after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival

'Number of people' killed after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival
The vehicle entered the street where people were attending a Filipino community festival Friday, the Vancouver Police Department said on social media. The driver was taken into custody, police said.

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NPR News: משפחה אחת. תקיפה אחת. 132 שמות. תחקיר מעזה.

משפחה אחת. תקיפה אחת. 132 שמות. תחקיר מעזה.
יותר מ-51,000 פלסטינים נהרגו במלחמה בעזה, לפי משרד הבריאות בעזה. שיחזרנו את מהלך האירועים באחת התקיפות הקטלניות ביותר של צה״ל.

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NPR News: عائلة واحدة. هجوم واحد. 132 اسمًا. تحقيق غزة

عائلة واحدة. هجوم واحد. 132 اسمًا. تحقيق غزة
أكثر من 51 ألف فلسطيني قُتلوا في حرب إسرائيل مع حماس، بحسب مسؤولي الصحة في غزة. أعدنا بناء ما حدث في واحدة من أكثر الغارات الإسرائيلية دموية في الحرب.

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NPR News: Trump has his old friend Steve Witkoff leading his toughest diplomatic talks

Trump has his old friend Steve Witkoff leading his toughest diplomatic talks
President Trump has put Steve Witkoff — a friend from New York's real estate world — in charge of delicate talks on the war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear ambitions and the conflict in Gaza.

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NPR News: Watch live: Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis

Watch live: Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis
A day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

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NPR News: Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in financier Jeffrey Epstein's prolonged downfall.

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NPR News: Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations

Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations
In a new memo, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ will allow for subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to get information and testimony from journalists.

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NPR News: Man adjusts to life after surviving a bear attack that blinded him

Man adjusts to life after surviving a bear attack that blinded him
Dan Bigley was on a fishing trip in Alaska when he accidentally came between a bear and her cubs. In this StoryCorps, he talks about the attack that left him blind and about adjusting afterward.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
The latest on the war in Ukraine and peace negotiation efforts, critics say Trump administration deportation efforts skirt due process rights, Sudanese capital of Khartoum destroyed by civil war.

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NPR News: Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest

Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest
An ICE official said in court documents that people are subject to deportation if they don't say they want to challenge their removal within 12 hours after being notified about their rights.

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NPR News: Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks

Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks
The U.S. has increased its attacks on the Houthis, launching daily strikes since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign.

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NPR News: Kansas ranchers and hunters want a year-long night hunting season for coyotes

Kansas ranchers and hunters want a year-long night hunting season for coyotes
Human activity like cutting down forests and pushing out predators have allowed coyotes to thrive across the Great Plains. Agriculture sectors worry about losing livestock to coyotes.

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NPR News: Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ for stonewalling in high-profile deportation case

Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ for stonewalling in high-profile deportation case
A federal judge gave the Trump administration a deadline to answer questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

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NPR News: Federal judge blasts Trump administration for stonewalling in deportation case

Federal judge blasts Trump administration for stonewalling in deportation case
A federal judge has given the Trump administration until this evening to answer questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

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NPR News: Ukraine, Western countries meet in London for peace talks

Ukraine, Western countries meet in London for peace talks
European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London on Wednesday for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine.

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NPR News: Kashmir experiences worst civilian attack in years, coinciding with Vance India visit

Kashmir experiences worst civilian attack in years, coinciding with Vance India visit
Police accused rebels of masterminding the attack, which sparked outrage and drew international condemnation, including from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019

Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
Jurors found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty after deliberating for about three hours, and she faces another possible life sentence on top of the three she is already serving in Idaho.

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NPR News: Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
The nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 million if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032, according to the settlement.

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NPR News: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Harvard University announced Monday that it has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus.

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NPR News: Mahmoud Khalil misses son's birth after ICE official denies his request to be there

Mahmoud Khalil misses son's birth after ICE official denies his request to be there
Khalil has been held in Louisiana since ICE agents arrested him in New York over his pro-Palestinian activism. He instead experienced the birth by phone.

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NPR News: Trump Administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default

Trump Administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default
The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection.

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NPR News: Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas
Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.

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NPR News: Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States for what he called "political prisoners" in Venezuela.

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NPR News: Are we at the start of a new nuclear arms race?

Are we at the start of a new nuclear arms race?
Matthew Bunn, a professor specializing in nuclear arms control at Harvard's Kennedy School, tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about concerns over a new nuclear arms race as the U.S. looks increasingly inward.

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NPR News: Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to cheers as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to cheers as he recovers from pneumonia
"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.

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NPR News: How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban

How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban
The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.

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NPR News: A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations

A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations
Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas and Northern Mexico.

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NPR News: One city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here's why

One city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here's why
As politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class.

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NPR News: Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."

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NPR News: Head Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating funding

Head Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating funding
A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."

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NPR News: Trump hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for discussion on trade

Trump hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for discussion on trade
President Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday for a trade discussion. She's the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced.

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NPR News: Luigi Mangione indicted in federal court in CEO killing

Luigi Mangione indicted in federal court in CEO killing
Mangione was indicted on two counts of stalking, one firearms offense and murder through use of a firearm — a charge that could make him eligible for the death penalty.

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NPR News: The CPFB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus

The CPFB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus
A recent court ruling cleared the way for the firings, which follow a memo from the bureau's chief legal counsel outlining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new priorities.

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NPR News: NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media

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.

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NPR News: Can the U.S. banish its citizens?

Can the U.S. banish its citizens?
The Trump administration's move to send immigrants to a maximum security prison in El Salvador is the subject of multiple on-going fights in court. But in an Oval Office meeting with the Salvadoran president this week, President Trump was already looking ahead. "We also have homegrown criminals that push people into subways, that hit elderly ladies on the back of the head with a baseball bat when they're not looking, that are absolute monsters. I'd like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country," Trump said. Trump later clarified that by "homegrown criminals" he meant U.S. citizens. No president has tried to do exactly what Trump is proposing. In this episode, we hear from someone who argues it's wildly unconstitutional. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: U.K. Supreme Court to rule on landmark challenge over legal definition of a woman

U.K. Supreme Court to rule on landmark challenge over legal definition of a woman
The court is scheduled to rule whether a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female can be regarded as a woman under equality laws.

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NPR News: U.K. Supreme Court to rule on landmark challenge over legal definition of a woman

U.K. Supreme Court to rule on landmark challenge over legal definition of a woman
The court is scheduled to rule whether a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female can be regarded as a woman under equality laws.

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NPR News: Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death
Photos, hours of footage and other documents were made public Tuesday after a recent court order that mandated any depictions of the deceased couple would be blocked from view.

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NPR News: Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs
Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China's.

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NPR News: Attack leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says

Attack leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says
Such attacks have become common in north-central Nigeria, where gunmen exploit security lapses to launch deadly raids on farmers in a fight over land resources.

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NPR News: Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events
The amendment bans public events held by LGBTQ+ communities and allows authorities to use facial recognition tools to identify people who attend prohibited events.

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NPR News: Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion after Harvard rejects its demands

Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion after Harvard rejects its demands
The government announced it is freezing more than $2.2 billion, hours after the university refused to make changes it said would "dictate what private universities can teach."

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NPR News: Americans impacted by 2024 natural disasters may qualify for extension to file taxes

Americans impacted by 2024 natural disasters may qualify for extension to file taxes
Americans in at least nine states qualify for automatic IRS tax filing extensions, according to the agency.

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NPR News: Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89
A giant of Latin American culture, Llosa used powerful imagery and sometimes fantastical storytelling to explore issues of male violence, societal disruption and authoritarian politics.

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NPR News: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
Ecuador's conservative millionaire incumbent handily won Sunday's presidential run off against a leftist challenger.

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NPR News: One lawyer's big worry about the Abrego Garcia case

One lawyer's big worry about the Abrego Garcia case
The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has gripped the attention of people across the country. Legal experts say the case could have major implications for the rule of law and the separation of power. Some fear that now anyone can be sent to a foreign prison. Scott Detrow speaks with law professor Laurence Tribe.

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NPR News: As U.S.-China tensions rise academics are caught in the crosshairs

As U.S.-China tensions rise academics are caught in the crosshairs
As U.S.-China rivalry intensifies, Chinese nationals in the United States are being caught up in the tensions.

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NPR News: Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday

Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.

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NPR News: China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs

China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.

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NPR News: A day in the life of a migrant seeking asylum under the Trump administration

A day in the life of a migrant seeking asylum under the Trump administration
A Venezuelan was told to self-deport this week. She instead pushed for an asylum hearing, something many migrants are doing.

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NPR News: A 3 year legal saga over an inmate's death has its final day in court

A 3 year legal saga over an inmate's death has its final day in court
NPR first reported on the case of Charles Givens, a disabled inmate at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center, in 2023. Four corrections officers were accused of beating him to death and a fifth accused of negligence. Givens' sister, Kymberly Hobbs, sued the five men.

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NPR News: Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it

Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it
Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.

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NPR News: Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans

Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans
As soon as May 20, thousands of Afghans living in the U.S. will lose a protection that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Investors worry that tariffs could slow the economy and raise prices, House Republicans approved a budget narrowly after some pushback from conservatives, the Supreme Court says the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.

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NPR News: Burials begin for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221

Burials begin for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221
Many people have been anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones, growing frustrated with the drip-drip of information provided by hospitals and the country's forensic institute.

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NPR News: Supreme Court says Trump officials should help return wrongly deported Maryland man

Supreme Court says Trump officials should help return wrongly deported Maryland man
The Supreme Court ordered the administration to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly taken to El Salvador and remains in custody there.

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NPR News: Tariffs impact Southeast Asian countries hard

Tariffs impact Southeast Asian countries hard
NPR's A Martinez talks with former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan about the impact of tariffs on Southeast Asia, and the risk they pose to the global economy.

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NPR News: When Things Fall Apart

When Things Fall Apart
Climate disaster, political unrest, random violence: Western society can often feel like what the filmmaker Werner Herzog calls "a thin layer of ice on top of an ocean of chaos and darkness." But is that actually true — or the way it has to be? Today on the show, what really happens when things fall apart. This episode originally published in 2023.

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NPR News: Attorney representing a student protestor detained by federal immigration agents

Attorney representing a student protestor detained by federal immigration agents
Amir Makled sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to describe his experience, and what it could mean for other attorneys who are going against the wishes of the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Tariffs will boost prices a lot — here's how much

Tariffs will boost prices a lot — here's how much
After a week of market turmoil, President Trump announced he would reset his most extreme tariffs to 10 percent across the board, with the exception of China — which he boosted to a 125% tariff rate. Even at the reduced level, the tariff rates are the highest the nation has seen in many decades. And higher tariffs translate to higher prices for American consumers. Martha Gimbel of the Budget Lab at Yale takes an imaginary walk through a big box store to look at how much more people might pay for t-shirts, rice, medication and other staples. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people
The roof of an nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, with at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.

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NPR News: Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil

Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered the government to turn over its evidence against Mahmoud Khalil. She says she will rule Friday on whether the Pro-Palestinian activist can be deported.

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NPR News: BRAZIL - CHINA'S EV BOOM

BRAZIL - CHINA'S EV BOOM
Chinese electric car sales to Latin America are booming, especially in Brazil. And China is also building EVs there, investing nearly a billion dollars at one car plant. But there have been troubles.

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NPR News: The U.S. will hold direct, high-level talks with Iran, Trump says

The U.S. will hold direct, high-level talks with Iran, Trump says
It's been more than a decade since the two powers have had direct talks. President Trump offered few details about what the talks would entail, or when they'd be scheduled.

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NPR News: Trump says some countries like Israel and Japan want to strike deals on tariffs

Trump says some countries like Israel and Japan want to strike deals on tariffs
President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as global concern about Trump's tariffs intensifies.

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NPR News: Supreme Court backs Trump in controversial deportations case

Supreme Court backs Trump in controversial deportations case
The order marks a win for the Trump administration, even if temporary, and it could well be a harbinger of things to come as the administration continues to clash with federal courts.

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NPR News: Russia making fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025

Russia making fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025
Russia has made fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025. George Barros, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, speaks with NPR about how Ukraine may seek to gain advantage.

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NPR News: Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500

Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500
Rescuers temporarily shut down electrical equipment and machines used in search operations due to the rain over the weekend, making recovery operations more difficult.

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NPR News: Asian markets plunge with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown

Asian markets plunge with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown
Asian shares nosedived on Monday after the meltdown Friday on Wall Street over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes and the backlash from Beijing.

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NPR News: At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

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NPR News: Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70

Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70
Bagayoko, an acclaimed guitarist and half of the Grammy-nominated blind duo Amadou & Mariam, died in his hometown of Bamako on Friday.

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NPR News: Photos: See demonstrators around the country rally in 'Hands Off!' protests

Photos: See demonstrators around the country rally in 'Hands Off!' protests
NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments, to mass deportations.

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NPR News: Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk
Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."

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NPR News: L.A. Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship

L.A. Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.

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NPR News: Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

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NPR News: Deadly storms devastate parts of the U.S. South and Midwest

Deadly storms devastate parts of the U.S. South and Midwest
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the South and Midwest may experience more severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in the days ahead.

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NPR News: Trans troops face a difficult choice with Department of Defense initiative

Trans troops face a difficult choice with Department of Defense initiative
Transgender service members continue to weigh their options as a Trump administration policy tries to push them out of the military for a second time in less than a decade.

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NPR News: Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief

Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief
The February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

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NPR News: Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief

Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief
The February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

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NPR News: South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law

South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to replace him.

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NPR News: 19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional
The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections."

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NPR News: Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000

Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.

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NPR News: Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to "serious missteps" on safety

Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to "serious missteps" on safety
Boeing's CEO admits the company "made serious missteps" that hurt the safety of its planes. But denies the company pressures workers to speed up airplane production.

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NPR News: Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed

Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.

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NPR News: Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations

Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.

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NPR News: Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake

Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake
The Trump administration acknowledges that it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to a Salvadoran mega-prison. That admission comes amid growing concerns about due process for alleged gang members.

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NPR News: Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory

Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory
In President Donald Trump's telling, tariffs are the political equivalent of duct tape: you can use them to fix anything. For example, they're a negotiating tool — he used the threat of tariffs to pressure Canada and Mexico to implement border policies he liked. He also sees tariffs as a revenue source that might help offset his proposed $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and as a shield to protect American manufacturing jobs from overseas competition. With all of these potentially conflicting aims, and with another major round of tariffs expected to be announced on Wednesday, what is the strategy behind them? Rana Foroohar, a Financial Times columnist and the author of Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World, says they're an "experiment" that could lead to a big change in the way the global economy works. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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