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
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
5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm. Scott Neuman
Reconciliation is the key to unlocking Trump's agenda. Here's how it works Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats. Barbara Sprunt
Federal agencies still can't agree on 'What did you do last week?' email "No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting guidance on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments. Shannon Bond
Court ruling lets White House ban on the Associated Press continue, for now The Trump administration may continue — for now — to keep the AP from covering key events. A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order on Monday. David Folkenflik
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's mass firings and '5 things' email Labor unions have sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management over the Trump administration's firing of tens of thousands of employees and its email to federal workers asking what they did last week. Andrea Hsu Play AudioListen 4 mins
President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel. Ryan Lucas Play AudioListen 5 mins
