Congress holds the power of the purse. But President Trump and Elon Musk are swiftly using executive actions to dismantle federal programs funded and approved by Congress.
School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave about the fluid dynamics of crowds, an early fossil of a modern bird and new data on how people's moods change through the day.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with former All-Pro Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe about Sunday's Super Bowl LIX matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
The definitions and utility of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs are under scrutiny in the early days of the Trump Administration. We look at the broader impact of dismantling federal DEI.