Trump and Musk appear together to defend the cost-cutting efforts of DOGE Elon Musk defended the controversial cost-cutting methods of his Department of Government Efficiency group in an unusual conversation from the Oval Office while President Trump sat at his desk. Tamara Keith A Martínez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda. Barbara Sprunt Play AudioListen 4 mins
Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump Staffers at the U.S. cybersecurity agency working on countering foreign disinformation and on election security have been put on leave, according to sources who spoke anonymously for fear of reprisal. Jenna McLaughlin
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say. Michael Copley
What happens if Trump starts ignoring court rulings? We break it down A court finding that the Trump administration did not comply with an earlier order and a recent statement by Vice President Vance have some experts warning of a potential constitutional crisis. Jaclyn Diaz
Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X Musk and other Silicon Valley executives have long railed against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for its work overseeing the tech industry. Now, Musk hopes to eliminate the agency. Bobby Allyn
Trump official targeting Jan. 6 investigators worked on those cases himself The disconnect between Emil Bove's aggressive stance at the time to hold rioters accountable — and his current hostility toward the Jan. 6 probe — has troubled some former colleagues. Ryan Lucas
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism The former lawmaker faced questions about her level of experience and past comments about autocratic leaders, but ultimately the Senate confirmed her on Wednesday afternoon. Jenna McLaughlin
Trump says he spoke to Putin about the Ukraine war President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine and other issues, and that they agreed to visit each other's nations and have their teams start negotiations immediately on the conflict. NPR Staff
How did Elon Musk become so powerful in the Trump administration? New York Times journalist Eric Lipton outlines how Musk's companies are benefiting as he cuts federal jobs and agencies, and reporter Teddy Schleifer explains how Musk's political views turned right. Terry Gross Play AudioListen 45 mins
