The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim. Yuki Noguchi
Trump administration appoints new acting director at U.S. Census Bureau President Trump called for the alteration of census data that affects elections for president and the U.S. House.
Wary of changes under Trump, 'citizen historians' are documenting the Smithsonian Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network. Elizabeth Blair
The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk's memorial shaped his politics Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older. Sarah McCammon
How religion shaped Charlie Kirk's politics and his legacy We look at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's faith, and how it helped form him political beliefs. Ayesha Rascoe
Minnesota lawmakers from across the aisle discuss gun violence and the political climate NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session. Ayesha Rascoe
In Chicago, ICE actions are triggering a new wave of political activism Many protestors responding to "Operation Midway Blitz," the stepped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago, are politically active for the first time in their lives. Eric Westervelt
Politics chat: Government shutdown looms, Kash Patel questioned, Trump attacks media We look at the potential of a government shutdown, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel being questioned on the Jeffrey Epstein files he refuses to release, and Trump's attacks on the media. Ayesha Rascoe
Trump nominates White House aide to be top U.S. prosecutor for office probing Letitia James President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday. The Associated Press
MAGA movement bids farewell to Charlie Kirk as memorial service kicks off in Arizona Tens of thousands are gathering in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk's funeral. President Trump and senior White House officials are expected to deliver remarks. Elena Moore
