Elon Musk's new political party Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party. It comes after Musk's explosive breakup with President Trump. Musk has been critical of Republicans' support for Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Bobby Allyn Play AudioListen 3 mins
The White House starts announcing new tariff rates as it pushes back its deadline President Trump has begun releasing letters announcing new tariff rates that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Danielle Kurtzleben Play AudioListen 4 mins
DOJ says no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had a 'client list' or blackmailed associates The two-page memo outlines the "exhaustive review" the department conducted of the Epstein files in its possession, and also reiterates that Epstein died by suicide, contrary to some conspiracy theories. Ryan Lucas
Trump plans to share new tariff rates this week as deadline for deals approaches The administration keeps shifting its plans when it comes to trade negotiations. The latest expectation is that most countries will receive new tariff rates this week that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Danielle Kurtzleben
As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. Sarah McCammon Play AudioListen 7 mins
Musk forms new party after split with Trump over tax and spending bill Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after a falling out with Trump over the president's sweeping tax cuts law. The Associated Press
Politics chat: Republican and Democratic Party strategies for the midterm elections We look at President Trump's spending bill and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms, as well as the Democratic Party's strategy for those midterms and the 2028 presidential elections. Ayesha Rascoe Play AudioListen 6 mins
Netanyahu's biographer on what to expect from his U.S. visit NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks reporter Anshel Pfeffer, author of the biography "Bibi," about what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will want from this week's visit to the White House. Ayesha Rascoe Play AudioListen 6 mins
Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90 The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala. The Associated Press
Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. The Associated Press
