Republicans push to resurrect ‘Food for Peace’ amidst efforts to dismantle USAID
Although it’s now on hold, The Trump Administration’s move to stop foreign food aid shut off a market that farmers have relied on for 70 years has
triggered a big Republican push to resurrect the “Food for Peace” program.
Top federal prosecutor in Washington previously defended Jan. 6 rioters
Ed Martin advanced bogus claims about election fraud in swing states in 2020, and he spoke at a boisterous rally in Washington the day before the siege on the Capitol.
Trump’s spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?
As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, it’s targeting probationary workers. Here’s what to know about the employee status.
Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams’ New York City? We asked New Yorkers.
New York City’s mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that’s built it’s identity on immigration?
Elon Musk’s team is expected to target the Pentagon soon, pledging cost cuts
The DOGE team is aiming to cut 8% from next year’s defense budget, officials tell NPR.
Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows growing support for some restrictions on immigration. Still, many elements of President Trump’s sweeping crackdown are unpopular with Democrats and independents.
Which dog breed got robbed — AGAIN — at Westminster? Find out in the quiz!
This week, we’ve got little kids, loser dogs, the Super Bowl, ’90s power ballads and too much government.
Morning news brief
Resignations shake up the DOJ, the ACLU and other advocates sue for access to migrants moved to Guantánamo Bay, immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions but deep divisions remain.
Texas officials say power grid is improved after devastating outage 4 years ago
Four years ago this week, a devastating power failure left millions in Texas freezing in their homes for days, killing dozens. Officials say they’ve improved the grid, but new challenges have emerged.
Love and taxidermy: The story of Bud and Jackie Jones
In this Valentine’s Day edition of StoryCorps, hear about Bud and Jackie Jones, career taxidermists who met in the 1950s and owned a taxidermy shop in Tallapoosa, Georgia.
3 senior U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Adams corruption case
Three senior prosecutors resigned from the DOJ after refusing to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. It’s raising alarms about whether politics influences decisions in Trump’s DOJ.
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