GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot Two dozen states allow citizens to propose ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers in many of those states are now adding hurdles to those efforts, saying they want to combat fraud. Ashley Lopez
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire. Geoff Brumfiel
Trump announces trade deal with the U.K., first since his tariffs sent markets reeling President Trump said the deal would boost U.S. exports of beef, ethanol, other farm products, chemicals and machinery. The 10% U.S. tariff on imports of most British goods remains. Tamara Keith
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the department will consider bringing back some employees who took the government's deferred resignation offer. Andrea Hsu
21 students suspended, banned after UW protest The University of Washington has banned and suspended 21 students who were arrested at a protest at the Seattle campus Monday night. Scott Greenstone
In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35% The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly. Steve Futterman
Trump uses third countries for removals The Trump administration is adding Libya to the list of countries that are destinations for migrants deported from the U.S. Ximena Bustillo
Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, another step in a crackdown on illegal immigration. Kate Bartlett
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor Cory Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, says he was inspired to enter the race after his half-brother's inauguration. A Republican last ran for Cincinnati mayor, unsuccessfully, in 2009. Rachel Treisman
How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President's position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest. Terry Gross