What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices “later this summer.” Here’s how to know — and what to do — if you’ll be affected.
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled.
Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday
Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct.
Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who’ve advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.
Former Defense Department official discusses Pentagon turmoil, Hegseth Signal chats
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.
Rubio announces overhaul of State Department, including bureau promoting democracy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to streamline the State Department by eliminating 132 offices and about 700 jobs, including positions focused on promoting democracy and human rights.
Democratic lawmakers visit Mahmoud Khalil, others held at Lousiana detention center
NPR speaks to Rep. Troy Carter, who visited a detention center in his home state Louisiana with a Democratic delegation to meet Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil and others recently detained by ICE.
How American Catholics remember Pope Francis
Catholics from across the United States reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
Small and rural libraries are feeling the cuts from President Trump’s executive order
The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided federal funds to libraries and museums across the country. But the agency has been slashed after an executive order from President Trump.
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here’s what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.
Blooming tulips become sign of hope following devastation caused by Hurricane Helene
Thousands of tulip bulbs were planted in a North Carolina community that saw a lot of devastation from flooding from Hurricane Helene. Now they’re blooming as a sign of hope.
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