What is a universal injunction and how did the Supreme Court limit its use? Friday's decision stems from President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, but the Supreme Court focused on whether lower federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks. Scott Neuman
The Supreme Court gives Trump a wave of victories in a blockbuster final week The Supreme Court term has given the Trump administration a series of major wins in the final blockbuster week of its term. We rounded up the final decisions in one place. NPR Staff Play AudioListen 2 mins
Foes of WA initiative to repeal climate law fined $20K for campaign finance violations A political committee that helped defeat last year’s ballot measure to repeal a Washington climate law was fined $20,000 on Thursday for not disclosing how it spent $1 million until after the election. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Senate Republicans face roadblocks to cap state Medicaid funds A provision of the U.S. Senate’s version of the reconciliation bill that would cap a tax that helps states pay for Medicaid is facing a roadblock. Play AudioListen 4 mins
Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term At issue is the Louisiana legislature's creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of voters claimed was an illegal racial gerrymander. Nina Totenberg
Solar manufacturing is booming. Advocates say it could go bust without incentives Abruptly ending tax incentives that encourage solar developers to buy American could upend a booming manufacturing sector. Michael Copley
Sen. Tim Kaine on how much damage was done to Iran's nuclear capacity NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, about how much damage was done to Iran's nuclear capacity. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 8 mins
Obliterated? Damaged? Inoperable? What's known about Iran's nuclear facilities Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities. Geoff Brumfiel
What's next for the big beautiful bill? Senators hit a snag in their plan to scale back Medicaid costs as part of a massive tax and spending bill, now they're hoping to regroup and move forward. Deirdre Walsh Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today. Domenico Montanaro