Republicans divided over Trump's massive tax bill NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Mike Lawler, of New York State, about Republican divisions that threaten to derail the ongoing budget negotiations. Steve Inskeep
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces continued resistance The massive tax and immigration bill at the heart of President Trump's second term plans faces continued resistance from both moderates and hardliners. Deirdre Walsh
Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID. Michele Kelemen
Democrats face questions on Biden's decline NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, about the challenges ahead for Democrats as they face scrutiny about transparency surrounding Biden's health. John Ketchum
Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense The plan includes a vast array of space-based sensors and interceptors. Geoff Brumfiel
Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough' The billionaire executive was Trump's biggest donor in 2024. Now, however, he is planning to cut back his spending on politics, he said on Tuesday. Bobby Allyn
New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back Researchers studied the health care program's effect on the health of millions of Americans and found tens of thousands of lives were saved. Leslie Walker
In 'Original Sin,' Jake Tapper describes a 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman." Terry Gross
DOJ charges New Jersey congresswoman with assault over immigration facility tussle Democrats have denounced the charges as politically motivated and an effort by the Trump administration to intimidate members of Congress and chill oversight. Ryan Lucas
Marco Rubio defends foreign affairs cuts and Trump's Russia talks in Senate hearing Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending major cuts in the foreign affairs budget as he testifies on Tuesday before the Senate committee where he used to serve. Michele Kelemen