How state leaders are juggling the climate crisis and the cost of living Democrats in Sacramento say reducing costs is their top priority. But that could force some big changes in California’s nation-leading efforts to fight climate change. Play AudioListen 4 mins
The future of federal support for farmers NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Veneman, President George W. Bush's agriculture secretary, about the relationship between farmers and the federal government. Michelle Aslam Ari Shapiro Patrick Jarenwattananon Play AudioListen 5 mins
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Greg Landsman, a lawmaker who signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia had been deleted. Tinbete Ermyas Marc Rivers Ailsa Chang Play AudioListen 7 mins
Jamie Raskin is leading the Democrats' legal strategy against the Trump administration Two months into President Trump's second term, Democrats are still struggling over how to push back. House Democrats have turned to Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin. Claudia Grisales Play AudioListen 5 mins
Former congressman behind U.S. Institute of Peace reacts to Trump admin. takeover The White House says the USIP's acting president and CEO George Moose was fired last week along with most of the board for failing to comply with an executive order. Christopher Intagliata Erika Ryan Mary Louise Kelly Connor Donevan Play AudioListen 7 mins
Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses. Kaity Kline Play AudioListen 5 mins
Alvaro Bedoya, Democratic FTC commissioner fired by Trump administration, speaks out NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Alvaro Bedoya, one of the two Democrats fired from their roles as commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 6 mins
Trump signs executive order aiming to close the Education Department President Trump has signed an executive order calling on U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon "to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure [of] the Department of Education and return education authority to the States." Cory Turner
With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment. Andrea Hsu Play AudioListen 4 mins
Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go' Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet stopped short Wednesday of calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership, but came pretty darn close. Barbara Sprunt
