A man is charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young Police say Trenton Abston, 25, came to Mayor Paul Young's home armed with a Taser. Officers allegedly found rope and duct tape in his car. Bill Chappell
Voice of America gutted by Trump adviser Kari Lake The Trump administration is slashing jobs at Voice of America's parent agency by 85%. Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for the broadcaster wonder what happens next. David Folkenflik
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children. Cory Turner
Divisions grow among Trump supporters over possible U.S. strikes on Iran President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether launch military strikes against Iran. Meanwhile, the conflict is creating divisions among some of Trump's most vocal supporters. Franco Ordoñez Play AudioListen 4 mins
The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration. Alina Hartounian
Sarah Longwell, publisher of 'The Bulwark,' discusses divisions among Trump backers NPR's Leila Fadel asks Sarah Longwell, publisher of "The Bulwark" and host of "The Focus Group" podcast, about the current divide among Trump supporters. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 5 mins
Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent. The Associated Press
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth The 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline included a service that provided specialized suicide prevention support by phone and text for LGBTQ+ kids. That's ending. Selena Simmons-Duffin Play AudioListen 3 mins
The U.S. could use 'bunker buster' bombs in Iran. Here's what to know about them Iran's most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordo, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as "bunker busters" — capable of reaching it. Kat Lonsdorf Play AudioListen 4 mins
