A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog
The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.
Trump executive order seeks to 'restore' American history through Smithsonian overhaul
March 28, 2025The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.Trump's new tariffs on imported cars could have a clear winner: Tesla
March 28, 2025President Trump's newly announced 25% import tariffs on foreign cars will increase vehicle prices by thousands of dollars, experts say, but Tesla is likely to fare better than other carmakers.NPR speaks to a former education secretary about dismantling the department, arrests
March 28, 2025NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. about the dismantling of the education department and recent arrests of international scholars.U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls
March 28, 2025President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life
March 28, 2025Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.Trump administration advances immigration crackdown on foreign student protesters
March 28, 2025Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.As protections expire, Ukrainians who escaped war face an uncertain future
March 28, 2025A U.S. immigration program allowed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to escape war. As Trump decides whether or not to renew it, recipients fear being deported.U.S. intel leaders are grilled again about the leaked Signal chat as more details emerge
March 27, 2025The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.