Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has published the latest in a series of reports that scrutinize years-old intel community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Jenna McLaughlin
Trump said he'd 'try to save' Afghan refugees in the UAE. That could be complicated NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, about President Trump's recent social media post about Afghan refugees in the United Arab Emirates. Alejandra Marquez Janse Play AudioListen 6 mins
How tariff threats decimated Lesotho's garment industry The government of Lesotho, the tiny African mountain kingdom, has declared a two-year state of disaster. Play AudioListen 6 mins
A look at Congress' decision to cede the 'power of the purse' to President Trump NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Politico's Jonathan Martin about Congress ceding the "power of the purse" over to President Trump. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 6 mins
What a possible release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein signifies NPR talks with Sarah Isgur, senior editor with "The Dispatch," about the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury testimony related to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Sacha Pfeiffer Play AudioListen 6 mins
Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that The "Safer Beauty Bill Package" would ban the most toxic ingredients in everyday cosmetics and create protections for the women of color and salon workers who are disproportionately exposed to them. Rachel Treisman
Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It's different from past presidents Trump released his video message to newly naturalized citizens. He welcomes them to the "national family," adding that they have a responsibility to "fiercely guard" and preserve American culture. Juliana Kim
Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston With more than $2 billion in federal research grants at stake, the two sides will argue before a federal judge as the university pushes back on the administration's demands. Emily Piper-Vallillo Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders' new stadium deal over team name President Trump said the Washington Commanders should change their name back to their former name, which many Indigenous people consider a slur. He threatened to derail a deal for a new stadium. Rob Stein
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more. Rob Stein