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Politics of renaming a presidential memorial
The debate over adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center raises questions about presidential memorials and what they reveal about our values today.
You do the (midterm) math. Watch Trump's 37% approval, MAGA's $304 million
He's not on the ballot, but Trump's rating will matter in November. Kitchen-table angst, too. Three key numbers provide clues to what's ahead.
The race to succeed McConnell showcases how the GOP has soured on him
Three GOP candidates, all former McConnell interns, are keeping their distance as they seek to align with Trump.
How a Trump Tax Break Rescued Horse Racing
Owners spent nearly $1.5 billion last year on racehorses, a big increase over 2024. A new tax provision allows them to immediately deduct the full cost of the purchase.
Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
Analysis: Trump’s damage is done. Democrats – and Europe – are struggling to define what’s next
Democratic presidential hopefuls descended on the Munich Security Conference over the weekend as they might normally flood Des Moines, Iowa, or Manchester, New Hampshire. They found a Europe that’s all but ignoring them – and assuming leaders like Donald Trump will define the future.
How the Trump administration learned to stop worrying and love big business
Many analysts still don’t understand how foundational Republican complaints about censorship are to contemporary politics.
Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild
Israeli forces have carried out repeated airstrikes in Gaza and frequently fire on Palestinians despite a ceasefire deal. Trump did not detail which member nations were making the pledges for reconstruction.
Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle
A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September.
Trump Is Using Military Bases to Give Campaign-Style Speeches
Trump has frequently broken with tradition to give partisan speeches to enlisted service members during his second term.
‘Right about everything’: Liz Truss tweets photo of her and Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Unclear how meeting between Britain’s shortest serving PM and US president was initiated and how long it lasted
Hillary Clinton clashes with Czech leader over Trump policies at Munich security conference
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy prime minister who defended the Trump administration at Munich Security Conference
A year of upheaval: RFK Jr. in Trump's Cabinet
The health secretary turned his agencies toward skepticism of processed food and vaccines, but he’s faced pushback at every turn — including from Republicans.
Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape
"There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum," Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead...
Trump team offers its answer to rising premium costs: catastrophic coverage
The changes come as affordability is a key concern for many Americans, some of whom are struggling to pay their ACA premiums.
In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat
Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.
Obama derides social media 'clown show' in first comments since Trump's racist video post
In a podcast appearance, the former president said that where there was once "decorum," there now "doesn’t seem to be any shame."
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge
Barack Obama Speaks Out About Racist Video Donald Trump Posted
After Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, the former president addressed the ‘deeply troubling’ behavior.
Europeans reject U.S. claims after Rubio's address in Munich
A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration. It came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a somewhat reassuring message to European allies.
In First Public Comments Since Trump’s Racist Video, Obama Laments Lost Decorum
In a podcast interview, former President Barack Obama did not directly address the video posted by Mr. Trump but denounced a “clown show” on social media.
Trump wants to revive shipping. Investors are slow to back him
CMA CGM’s $20 billion promise stood out because of its size. Rival ocean carriers did not make multibillion-dollar investment promises in the past year.
Politics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement.
This family business paid $200,000 in tariffs last year, but won't cut corners
(The Center Square) – La Tienda has been delivering the best of Spanish cuisine to Americans for three decades, but the task has become more expensive after President Donald Trump's
In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite
Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began his aggressive deportation campaign.
Trump administration latest: Rubio in Slovakia as DHS shutdown continues amid funding stalemate - live updates
There top global companies have sued Trump for tariff refunds
From Costco to Toyota, global companies are filing lawsuits to secure tariff refunds should the Supreme Court decide to strike down Trump's duties.
These are the districts that will decide House control
The battle for control of the House of Representatives in 2026 will be decided primarily in Trump country.
Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginning
A series of faith initiatives championed by the White House has led to a systematic religious revival within the government’s operations, culture and policy.
Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist
Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.
National Institutes of Health faces leadership vacuum as director positions sit open
More than half of the NIH's institutes and centers don’t have permanent directors, giving the Trump administration an unusual opportunity to reshape the agency. The latest departure came on Friday.
A consequential presidential debate, and a years-long investigation (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Claudia Grisales (congressional correspondent) and Barbara Sprunt (congressional correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Barbara talks about being in the "press pool" at a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential election, the Biden-Trump debate in Atlanta. Claudia talks about an investigative project she worked on for years that helped expose systemic corruption at the largest member-owned electric utility in the country. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Politics: Area lawmakers weigh in on U.S. House votes against Canada tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to disapprove of the “national emergency” that was declared by President Donald Trump in order to raise tariffs on Canada. The vote
Trump, Netanyahu agreed U.S. should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
China accounts for more than 80% of Iran's oil exports. Any reduction in that trade would mean lower oil revenue for Iran.
Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a speech Saturday seeking to unify the Western alliance.
Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
Obama pushes back on White House rhetoric, ape video: Decorum has ‘been lost’
Former President Obama argued in an interview published Saturday that American politics has become a “clown show” under the second Trump administration, suggesting that many Americans dislike the r…
As Lenten season approaches, US Catholics straddle faith, advocacy, politics
Ash Wednesday arrives with questions for Christian critics and supporters as Trump administration’s mass immigration operations continue.
'Clown show': Barack Obama on Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
Former President Barack Obama said a video President Donald Trump posted depicting Obama and his wife as apes was part of a shameless "clown show."
Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections
'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.
Rubio tries to reassure skeptical European allies but follows Trump's vision for a reshaped alliance
Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values.
Ty Cobb rips Trump admin over political attacks: ‘All those people should be impeached’
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb warned Friday that the Trump administration’s attacks on its perceived political enemies could lead to impeachment proceedings against top Cabinet officials …
Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties
Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the process of selling off his talent agency. The move,…
States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill arrived at the Supreme Court shortly before 10 a.m. on January 9 and took a seat in the spectator section of the columned courtroom. When US Solicitor General John Sauer, the Trump administration’s top courtroom lawyer, entered a few minutes later, he cut across the room to warmly greet her.
Trump vowed to boost Black business. Critics say he's failed so far
"When the economy weakens, Black households are usually the first to feel the effects," a researcher says.
Cost of Trump's Coal Push Plays Out in Dollars, Noise and Health
J.H. Campbell, a coal plant in Michigan, was slated to close, but the federal government is keeping it open.
Marco Rubio’s speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Donald Trump’s firm stance
'I’m here today to make it clear that America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity.'
List: Major companies putting $1,000 into employees' Trump accounts
A growing number of companies have pledged to match the government's $1,000 contribution for eligible employees' children's Trump Accounts.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
It was not the first time Trump gave an overtly political speech in a military setting, breaking the tradition of keeping the armed forces separate from partisan politics.
Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'
In social media posts on Friday, the president said that if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Epstein fallout heads to the Hill as Trump tells everyone to move on
Trump Files Final Plans for White House Ballroom
The president is seeking quick approval despite legal challenges and backlash over his demolition of the East Wing.
AOC speaks at Munich conference
Ocasio-Cortez offered a competing vision, deriding the Trump administration’s recent global policy decisions.
Judge temporarily blocks HHS from rescinding public health grants in 4 Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday.
Over hot plates and politics, diners divided on Trump's Fort Bragg visit
At the Rainbow Restaurant in Fayetteville, diners served up differing opinions on President Trump's Fort Bragg visit.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
Army policy prohibits partisan displays, and most service members refrained from cheering.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe
The likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference
Michigan business leaders react to Trump's threat to delay Gordie Howe Bridge opening
A look back at this week in politics and what to expect for the upcoming legislative session
The headline across the state, and country, is that the Trump Administration plans to draw down the number of federal agents in Minnesota. There were also multiple hearings on Capitol Hill involving congressional and state lawmakers.
DC Wrap: Trump praises military; Feds investigating ICE shooting
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Science agency to ditch supercomputing center
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump’s team said it’s “breaking up” a top climate research center.
Trump's Genesis Mission gets its first set of 26 sure-to-succeed objectives
: DoE bets AI can speed fusion, unlock decades of nuclear data, and probe fundamental physics
Trump calls climate change threat to public health "a scam" but scientific findings show otherwise
The decision from the administration on Thursday reverses a 2009 finding that says warming endangers Americans' lives and health.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from pulling health grants to Illinois, other Democrat-led states
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. His spending tactic could shape the midterms
He claims to have raked in that much just between Election Day 2024 and last August, though details on the exact figure are unclear.
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge M…
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for various crimes, including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko
Trump admin rips Mamdani, local Dems as activists override gov't move at NYC monument: 'Focused on theatrics'
Trump administration removes Pride flag from historic Stonewall monument, sparking outrage from NYC officials who defiantly re-raised the rainbow flag.
What services are affected by the Homeland Security shutdown? What you need to know
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Could lab monkeys soon become a thing of the past?
The Trump administration might actually — yes, really — change science for the better.
China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says
Leaders to secure ‘very positive’ outcomes but no ‘grand bargain’ during talks in Beijing, AmCham China chair predicts.
How to Avert the Tragedy of Great-Power Politics
Germany knows the costs of a world governed by power alone.
Costco defied Trump’s DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming
Many companies have dialed back their DEI programs since January 2025, but not Costco.
Live updates: Trump administration news, DHS on brink of shutdown as ICE’s Minnesota crackdown ends
MAGA vs MAGA: Georgia election exposes divisions in Trump’s base
Republican candidates vie for MAGA mantle in race to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
Trust in government health agencies has plummeted, according to health policy and research group KFF, with declines across the political spectrum. And experts told CNN that they fear things could get worse.
Trump sidelines climate contrarians in science rollback
The president has mocked global warming as a “hoax,” but his administration avoided testing that claim in court as it targeted the endangerment finding.
A majority disapprove of how Trump is handling Greenland - AP-NORC
Twenty-four percent of adults approve of Trump’s handling of Greenland; 72% disapprove.
Trump discovers that the road to autocracy is lined with potholes
The president just lost another battle in his war on democracy.
Bombshell emails show Trump admin knowningly put forward faulty science to deregulate pollution
Internal communications uncovered in a lawsuit by the Environment Defense Fund show Department of Energy personnel criticized the report.
Judge blocks Trump admin from blocking $600M in health care for Illinois, 3 other states
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $600 million in health care grants for Illinois and three other states.
Trump’s repeal of landmark climate ruling ‘un-American’ and ‘Orwellian’, says John Kerry
Former secretary of state condemns to decision revoke ruling that underpins ability to limit climate-heating pollution
Trump immigration sweeps upended L.A.'s economy, with some businesses losing big
The report, commissioned by L.A. County officials, found that 82% of businesses surveyed reported negative impacts from immigration enforcement, with 44% losing more than half their revenue.
Blue states prepare to lose federal health dollars
The Trump administration is trying to claw back around $660 million in grants that were earmarked for blue states.
Europe has 'failed' in the face of Trump and Putin's ‘wrecking ball’ politics, top security official says
The head of Europe’s biggest security forum said regional powers were “totally on the sidelines” of major discussions — but that it was their “own fault.”
Trump revokes landmark EPA ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
Nobody asked: Trump’s DOJ steps up uninvited recommendations at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s administration is stepping into high-profile appeals at the Supreme Court without invitation at an unprecedented pace, supporting conservative groups in cases dealing with guns, religion and climate change.
Indonesian Media Firm Tied to Trump’s Business Partner Is Said to Weigh Hong Kong Listing
PT MNC Digital Entertainment, the media and entertainment unit of Indonesian conglomerate MNC Group is considering a second listing in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a rare deal for a non-Chinese company seeking to float shares in the Asian financial hub.
Trump ‘plans to roll back’ some metal tariffs; NatWest hands bankers £495m bonus pot
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states.
Trump boasts of over $1.5b in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms.
President Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president.
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has bragged about building a political war chest exceeding $1.5 billion — a staggering sum that he can wield at his whim to shape November’s midterms and the…
Trump heads to Fort Bragg to cheer special forces members who ousted Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
Analysis: How the anti-Trump resistance is slowly stirring
Donald Trump, who once claimed, “I have the right to do whatever I want as president,” isn’t always getting it all his own way anymore.