A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted. Alana Wise
Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes. Shannon Bond
What designating cartels as terrorist organizations means in practice President Trump has signed an executive order about designating cartels as terrorist organizations. The U.S. already has tools to go after cartels, but a designation could broaden those options. Juana Summers
Why a Jan. 6 defendant rejected Trump's pardon More than 1,500 people who participated in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol four years ago got a pardon from President Trump this week. Pamela Hemphill, age 71, turned down the offer of clemency. John Ketchum
Executive order on birthright citizenship temporarily blocked as states sue NPR's Juana Summers talks with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship with a new executive order. Juana Summers
Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked an executive order from the president that sought to end birthright citizenship. Amy Radil
National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Trump's entry into crypto opens new doors for those seeking political influence Bloomberg investigative reporter Zeke Faux says the Trump family crypto business offers anyone seeking favor with the new administration a legal way to send money directly to the president. Dave Davies
President Trump's suspension of asylum marks a break from U.S. past Lee Gelernt with the ACLU said the action goes "way beyond anything that even President Trump has tried in the past." Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. That's easier said than done One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future. Rachel Treisman