NPR News: Government shuts down after Congress fails to reach a funding agreement

Government shuts down after Congress fails to reach a funding agreement
Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

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NPR News: Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?

Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?
Coffee growers are facing climate change, labor shortages and incomes below the poverty line. On International Coffee Day, we take stock of the industry behind the beverage.

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NPR News: Middle East expert shares thoughts on Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza

Middle East expert shares thoughts on Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza
David Makovsky of The Washington Institute shares his take on President Trump's 20-point plan for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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NPR News: Rescuers run oxygen to survivors in Indonesia school building collapse

Rescuers run oxygen to survivors in Indonesia school building collapse
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they worked to free survivors Tuesday, a day after the structure fell.

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NPR News: YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension

YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension
YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House.

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NPR News: Former Palestinian peace negotiator on Trump meeting with Israel's prime minister

Former Palestinian peace negotiator on Trump meeting with Israel's prime minister
President Trump says a deal to end the war in Gaza is "very close." NPR speaks with former Palestinian peace negotiator Diana Buttu about Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister Monday.

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NPR News: Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority

Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority
Moldova's pro-Western party secured a decisive victory Monday, as voters rejected pro-Russian groups and chose closer EU ties.

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NPR News: Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

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NPR News: Wyoming town erects new monument to violent, anti-immigrant history

Wyoming town erects new monument to violent, anti-immigrant history
At a time when President Trump is going after foreign laborers in the U.Ss, and saying unflattering accounts of U.S. history should be removed, Rock Springs, Wyoming has put up a new monument to ethnic violence there.

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NPR News: George E. Hardy, Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100

George E. Hardy, Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100
George E. Hardy was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot at 19 years old and completed 21 missions across Europe during World War II.

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NPR News: 'I want his name to be known:' Wife of immigrant injured at ICE facility shooting speaks out

'I want his name to be known:' Wife of immigrant injured at ICE facility shooting speaks out
Stephany Gauffeny says she wants the world to know that her husband, Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, is more than "just an immigrant or a detainee, or a criminal."

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NPR News: 'The cases swung, not me': Ex-Justice Kennedy reflects on a changing Supreme Court

'The cases swung, not me': Ex-Justice Kennedy reflects on a changing Supreme Court
In an interview with NPR to be aired in October, Kennedy said he is "very worried" about America today.

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NPR News: Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.

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NPR News: Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.

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NPR News: LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, report says

LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, report says
A report released Thursday found that series of weaknesses, including "outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communications vulnerabilities," slowed the response to the January fires.

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NPR News: Human remains identified as Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters

Human remains identified as Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters
Decker, an ex-soldier, was wanted for the murder of his three young daughters after they were found dead near a campground in June.

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NPR News: Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks

Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks
President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.

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NPR News: FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges stemming from 2020 testimony

FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges stemming from 2020 testimony
Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.

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NPR News: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader, talks about country's challenges

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader, talks about country's challenges
One year after mass protests toppled Bangladesh's regime, Muhammad Yunus is leading a nation in transition. He spoke with NPR about the challenges the country still faces.

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NPR News: A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide?

A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide?
As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.

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NPR News: For the first time in nearly 6 decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the U.N.

For the first time in nearly 6 decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the U.N.
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.

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NPR News: Estonian foreign minister talks about Russia's alleged incursion into their airspace

Estonian foreign minister talks about Russia's alleged incursion into their airspace
NPR talks with Margus Tsahkna, the foreign minister of Estonia, about Russia allegedly entering their airspace and NATO's response to the incursion.

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NPR News: Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer near the site where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood.

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NPR News: France joins growing list of Western countries that recognize Palestine as a state

France joins growing list of Western countries that recognize Palestine as a state
France on Monday joined the growing number of Western countries that have announced they'll recognize Palestine as a state. Israel has denounced the move.

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NPR News: Ex-State Department negotiator talks about the global push for Palestinian statehood

Ex-State Department negotiator talks about the global push for Palestinian statehood
NPR speaks with Aaron David Miller, a former State Department Middle East negotiator, about how the push for Palestinian statehood is affecting the pursuit of a two-state solution.

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NPR News: Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in grant funding to UCLA

Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in grant funding to UCLA
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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NPR News: Patrons at New Hampshire shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says

Patrons at New Hampshire shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says
Patrons at a restaurant acted selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy, authorities said Sunday.

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NPR News: U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit

U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit
The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea.

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NPR News: Erika Kirk says she forgives the man accused of killing her husband

Erika Kirk says she forgives the man accused of killing her husband
Speaking to tens of thousands of people at the memorial, Kirk said she had found comfort in prayer and also in the way people had responded to her husband's death.

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NPR News: German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea
This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

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NPR News: UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US

UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US
The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.

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NPR News: Suspect in custody after New Hampshire country club shooting leaves 1 dead and several wounded

Suspect in custody after New Hampshire country club shooting leaves 1 dead and several wounded
A gunman opened fire in a New Hampshire country club on Saturday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.

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NPR News: Tropical Storm Gabrielle expected to become 2nd Atlantic hurricane of the season

Tropical Storm Gabrielle expected to become 2nd Atlantic hurricane of the season
Gabrielle is forecast to pass east of Bermuda, the U.S. mainland, and could rise to the strength of a Category 2 hurricane.

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NPR News: Man arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in Sacramento

Man arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in Sacramento
At least three bullets were fired into the station, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Authorities are investigating a possible motive.

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NPR News: Flushable wipes and Iran: Water treatment facility adds cyber attacks to worry list

Flushable wipes and Iran: Water treatment facility adds cyber attacks to worry list
Water treatment workers are grappling with how to protect against a new threat: hackers burrowing into the system and wreaking havoc.

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NPR News: 'Monster Madness': A sixth grader sent us this delightful podcast about Bigfoot

'Monster Madness': A sixth grader sent us this delightful podcast about Bigfoot
With help from his brother and some creative sound effects, an 11-year-old made us smile with his podcast. It's a finalist in this year's NPR Student Podcast Challenge.

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NPR News: Prosecutors rest their case in trial of man accused in attempted Trump assassination

Prosecutors rest their case in trial of man accused in attempted Trump assassination
Ryan Routh is on trial for plotting to kill President Trump, while he golfed at his Florida course last year during the election campaign. Prosecutors wrapped up their arguments Friday.

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NPR News: Trial for Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Trump, ends today

Trial for Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Trump, ends today
The prosecution against Ryan Routh, the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump while he golfed at his Florida course last year, is set to wrap up Friday.

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NPR News: At this Colorado prison, inmates learn how to train wild horses

At this Colorado prison, inmates learn how to train wild horses
Justin Leonard and Matthew Kurvink, who are serving sentences for armed robbery, share what it's like to train wild horses at Four Mile Correctional Facility in Colorado.

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NPR News: French prime minister faces wide-scale protests as demonstrators flood the streets

French prime minister faces wide-scale protests as demonstrators flood the streets
France's newest prime minister -- the fourth in a little over a year -- has barely taken office, and he's already facing wide-scale protests against him.

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NPR News: Autopsy finds hanged Mississippi student died by suicide, police say

Autopsy finds hanged Mississippi student died by suicide, police say
An autopsy by the office of Mississippi's state medical examiner concluded that a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University died by suicide, police said Thursday.

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NPR News: CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says

CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says
Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.

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NPR News: U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content

U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.

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NPR News: A humanitarian expert says civilians in Gaza City are facing an 'impossible choice'

A humanitarian expert says civilians in Gaza City are facing an 'impossible choice'
As Israel's ground offensive in Gaza City escalates, Shaina Low of the Norwegian Refugee Council warns civilians are trapped, forced to choose between staying under bombardment or fleeing south.

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NPR News: How civilians in Gaza City are surviving the latest Israeli offensive

How civilians in Gaza City are surviving the latest Israeli offensive
Shaina Low, communications advisor for Norwegian Refugee Council, talks about what civilians are experiencing during Israel's ground offensive in Gaza City.

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NPR News: A look into the U.S.'s recent strikes on suspected drug boats in Venezuela

A look into the U.S.'s recent strikes on suspected drug boats in Venezuela
Earlier this week, the U.S. targeted another Venezuelan boat suspected of carrying drugs. Brookings' Vanda Felbab-Brown discusses the attacks and their effectiveness.

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NPR News: Trump says U.S. military struck a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

Trump says U.S. military struck a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela


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NPR News: China and U.S. say they've reached a 'framework' deal on TikTok's ownership

China and U.S. say they've reached a 'framework' deal on TikTok's ownership
Chinese and U.S. officials say they've agreed on a framework for dealing with the thorny issue of TikTok's ownership. The leaders of both countries are slated to talk about it Friday.

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NPR News: Trump says the U.S. military targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

Trump says the U.S. military targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

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NPR News: A program for anonymous railway safety reports has been underutilized

A program for anonymous railway safety reports has been underutilized
After the 2023 train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, freight railroads promised to join a federal safety program that lets employees anonymously report mistakes. Only two pilot programs have launched.

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NPR News: A record number of Congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list

A record number of Congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list
NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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NPR News: Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit

Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit
Trump has long expressed fascination with the royal family. The U.K. government will tap into that this week during a state visit that combines pageantry and politics.

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NPR News: Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia

Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
Chlamydia in koalas can cause blindness, infertility and even death.

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NPR News: Rubio arrives in Israel as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Rubio arrives in Israel as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Israel intensified its attacks against northern Gaza.

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NPR News: Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother

Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother
President Trump's U.K. state visit this week won't include the Scottish island where his late immigrant mother was born. Mary Anne MacLeod was a Gaelic speaker who learned English as a second language.

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NPR News: Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out

Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out
The march, organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drew more than 110,000 people on Saturday. At least 26 police officers were injured in clashes that broke out.

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NPR News: Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis

Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis
The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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NPR News: Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated

Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated
Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.

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NPR News: Authorities have identified and arrested the man they say killed Charlie Kirk

Authorities have identified and arrested the man they say killed Charlie Kirk
President Trump announced that the man who authorities say shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. Investigators identified him as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

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NPR News: Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?
Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.

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NPR News: This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in

This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in
Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.

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NPR News: Charlie Kirk's killing raises the stakes for campus security

Charlie Kirk's killing raises the stakes for campus security
How much security at a campus event is enough? Campus police are mulling the question.

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NPR News: Jazz head at Kennedy Center is the latest firing at the beleaguered arts institution

Jazz head at Kennedy Center is the latest firing at the beleaguered arts institution
The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.

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NPR News: U.S. marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

U.S. marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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NPR News: An eye witness describes the moment Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah

An eye witness describes the moment Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. Deseret News Reporter Emma Pitts was an eye witness to the shooting.

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NPR News: Trump ally Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot at an event in Utah

Trump ally Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot at an event in Utah
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot during a speech he was giving at Utah Valley University.

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NPR News: NATO countries pledge to defend Poland after Russian drones shot down

NATO countries pledge to defend Poland after Russian drones shot down
Tuesday night, NATO fighter jets shot down Russian drones that had entered the airspace of Poland. NATO's secretary general says this underlines the need for Europe to better arm itself.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Israel launches airstrike targeting Hamas in Qatar, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes Trump's surge of immigration agents in Chicago, administration released plan to improve children's health.

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NPR News: Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace

Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace
Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.

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NPR News: What to know about the mass Gen Z protests in Nepal

What to know about the mass Gen Z protests in Nepal
At least 19 people have been killed in the protests and more than 200 others were admitted to the hospital due to injuries, according to Nepal's Civil Service Hospital.

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NPR News: Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisis

Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisis
Emma Stone, Ava DuVernay and Gael Garcia Bernal are among more than 2,000 who signed the petition.

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NPR News: Palestinian gunmen kill 6 in Jerusalem as U.S. offers new Gaza ceasefire proposal

Palestinian gunmen kill 6 in Jerusalem as U.S. offers new Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas praised a Palestinian shooting attack that killed six Israelis at a bus stop in Jerusalem. The U.S. presented a new truce proposal and Israel stepped up Gaza City attacks.

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NPR News: The school shooting industry is worth billions – and it keeps growing

The school shooting industry is worth billions – and it keeps growing
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.

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NPR News: Carlos Alcaraz wins his 2nd U.S. Open at match delayed by Trump's attendance

Carlos Alcaraz wins his 2nd U.S. Open at match delayed by Trump's attendance
The president's arrival delayed the match and left many ticketholders waiting in line. He watched from Rolex's luxury box.

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NPR News: More than 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled over potential loss of drive power

More than 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled over potential loss of drive power
Vehicles impacted by the recall include 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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NPR News: Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities

Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
Trump posted online that Chicago was "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather "clean them up."

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NPR News: Protests mark Brazil's Independence Day as former president's coup trial wraps

Protests mark Brazil's Independence Day as former president's coup trial wraps
In Brazil, Bolsonaro supporters rally on Independence Day as the verdict looms in the former President's historic coup plot trial.

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NPR News: Russia assaults Ukraine with over 800 drones and decoys, the largest such attack in the war

Russia assaults Ukraine with over 800 drones and decoys, the largest such attack in the war
Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began.

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NPR News: Young Phillies fan is gifted swag after adult fan takes his home run ball

Young Phillies fan is gifted swag after adult fan takes his home run ball
A boy in the stands of a Philadelphia Phillies game thought he'd scored a baseball hit by Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, until another fan insisted the ball was hers.

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NPR News: Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro is on trial. Here's what he faces if convicted

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro is on trial. Here's what he faces if convicted
In Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial, accused of attempting to overturn the 2022 election. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gustavo Ribeiro of The Brazilian Report about what's at stake.

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NPR News: Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal

Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal.

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NPR News: Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities

Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities
Local officials and community members prepare for the possible arrival of National Guard troops under President Trump.

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NPR News: India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns

India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns
In India's bustling megacities, honking is a common form of communication among drivers. But in this case, one person's language is another person's noise pollution.

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NPR News: How Ukraine is responding to support from European leaders

How Ukraine is responding to support from European leaders
NPR talks with Hanna Shelest, director of the Foreign Policy Council's Ukrainian Prism think tank, about how Ukrainians are responding to solidarity from European leaders.

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NPR News: International Crisis Group adviser on legality of U.S. strike on Venezuelan boat

International Crisis Group adviser on legality of U.S. strike on Venezuelan boat
President Trump ordered a strike on what he says was a Venezuelan vessel carrying drugs, killing 11 people. NPR asks Brian Finucane of the International Crisis Group if it violated laws.

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NPR News: A clash of the comebacks: Anisimova outlasts Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals

A clash of the comebacks: Anisimova outlasts Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals
Amanda Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals early Friday in a tense, three-set match. Both players have been climbing up the rankings after taking mental health breaks from the sport.

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NPR News: President Trump plans to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War

President Trump plans to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War
The change would return the department to a name that it carried for much of its history, until it became the Department of Defense in the wake of World War II.

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NPR News: Portugal observes a day of mourning after famed Lisbon streetcar accident kills 15

Portugal observes a day of mourning after famed Lisbon streetcar accident kills 15
The streetcar's crumpled wreckage was still on the downtown road where it crashed Thursday. Officials declined to speculate on whether a faulty brake or a snapped cable may have caused the accident.

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NPR News: Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse tariffs ruling finding them illegal

Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse tariffs ruling finding them illegal
The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of President Donald Trump's tariffs are an illegal use of an emergency powers law.

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NPR News: Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse tariffs ruling finding them illegal

Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse tariffs ruling finding them illegal
The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of President Donald Trump's tariffs are an illegal use of an emergency powers law.

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NPR News: Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds, judge rules

Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds, judge rules
The ruling is a legal victory for Harvard but the White House says it will appeal the decision.

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NPR News: Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules

Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules
The administration deported people designated as Tren de Aragua members to a notorious prison in El Salvador where, it argued, U.S. courts could not order them freed.

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NPR News: China's Xi displays military might, global ambitions at elaborate parade

China's Xi displays military might, global ambitions at elaborate parade
It was a grand display of China's ambitions as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above.

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NPR News: After Hurricane Katrina, evacuees changed Houston and the city changed them

After Hurricane Katrina, evacuees changed Houston and the city changed them
It's hard to know how many people who lost their home in New Orleans made Houston their permanent home.

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NPR News: Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat

Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat
President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region.

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NPR News: How one Canadian's misplaced signature caused a diplomatic incident at the end of WWII

How one Canadian's misplaced signature caused a diplomatic incident at the end of WWII
On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese and the Allies gathered to mark the official end of WWII. The process went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.

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NPR News: Starter homes are scarce, so Utah set a target to build more. Here's how it's going

Starter homes are scarce, so Utah set a target to build more. Here's how it's going
In one of the country's priciest housing markets, Utah's leaders worry young people are shut out from building wealth. But despite new incentives, few developers are signing on to build smaller homes.

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NPR News: In New Orleans, memories of Katrina remain vivid 20 years later

In New Orleans, memories of Katrina remain vivid 20 years later
New Orleans residents reflect on rebuilding their lives 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.

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