Politics Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy President-elect Trump announced a "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, that will be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, focused on shrinking the federal government. Camila Domonoske Jeongyoon Han Elena Moore
Politics Trump to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense. Hegseth is a combat veteran who has long advocated for veterans. Elena Moore
Politics Trump names longtime election attorney Bill McGinley as his White House counsel As White House Counsel, McGinley will be the point legal adviser for the president in regards to ethics, oversight and judicial nominations. He served as cabinet secretary during Trump's first term. Ximena Bustillo
Politics A former DACA 'Dreamer' has won elected office in New Mexico NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cindy Nava, a Democrat, who will be joining the New Mexico state senate in Albuquerque. She is one of the millions of "Dreamers" who are protected by DACA. Gus Contreras Juana Summers John Ketchum
Politics 5 years after ICE raid, Mississippi chicken workers more prepared President-elect Trump has promised mass deportations, including workplace raids like those that took place during his first term at chicken processing plants in rural Mississippi. Tyler Bartlam Sarah Handel Ari Shapiro
Politics Trump's plan for people struggling with mental illness, addiction and homelessness Trump wants to return to the use of mental institutions and proposes tent cities to deal with people who are unhoused and have mental illness. Experts say it's beyond the scope of federal authority. Katia Riddle
Politics MINN GOP TRIES FOR DIVIDED GOVERNMENT: State house elections this fall will determine whether Minnesota continues to pass progressive laws on abortion and health care or if the GOP can stem the trend led by Gov. Tim Walz. Dana Ferguson
Politics Trump has already filled some top positions President-elect Trump appears to be moving quickly to shape his foreign policy and national security teams. He's filled a couple top positions, and more key posts are expected to be named at any time. Greg Myre
Politics Here's who Trump has picked as Cabinet members and key advisers President-elect Donald Trump is building his team, filling out Cabinet and advisory roles with those considered to be fierce loyalists. Here's how his new administration is taking shape. NPR Washington Desk
Politics Supreme Court refuses legal lifesaver for former Trump chief of staff The Supreme Court dealt a major legal blow to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Tuesday, refusing to move the Georgia election interference charges against him to federal court. Nina Totenberg