From tariffs to spending, rounding up the Trump administration's econ-related actions Since taking office in late January, the Trump administration has been working at a galloping pace to reshape the government and economy. We have been doing our best to keep up and keep you informed. Planet Money staff
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration. Larry Kaplow
Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month The Education Department's efforts to keep racial diversity out of schools has left educators wondering how and when to teach students about Black history, especially during Black History Month. Kassidy Arena Play AudioListen 4 mins
21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won't help 'dismantle' public services Twenty-one members of the United States DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government. NPR Washington Desk
Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate in Oklahoma The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial. Nina Totenberg Play AudioListen 5 mins
House budget vote marks a key test for Trump's agenda, with GOP support still unclear With a final vote fast approaching, GOP leaders were still working to wrangle support from inside the party for a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. Claudia Grisales
White House says it's changing the pool of journalists who travel with the president On Tuesday, the White House press briefing room announced new rules. White House Correspondents Association head and Politico reporter Eugene Daniels speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about this. Jordan-Marie Smith Ari Shapiro Patrick Jarenwattananon Play AudioListen 4 mins
President Trump to hold his first meeting with Cabinet secretaries Wednesday As President Trump holds his first meeting with Cabinet secretaries Wednesday and Elon Musk expected to attend, there's conflicting messaging over who's in charge of some government decision-making. Stephen Fowler Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 4 mins
6 federal workers get their jobs back in 1st successful challenge to Trump's firings The Merit Systems Protection Board, the quasi-judicial agency that hears appeals in federal employee labor disputes, has ordered a stay in the firing of six probationary employees. Andrea Hsu
Trump introduces a green card for the rich: the gold card The new visa program would effectively replace the current EB-5 investor visa program, and the proceeds could be used for deficit reduction. Asma Khalid
