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Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that it would allow the Trump administration to resume dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. NPR's Cory Turner reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of ...
Through comics, 'Essex County' creator shows us the struggles, triumphs of his career
Jeff Lemire explores his career arc, the road to successfully delivering Essex County and other comics to the public, in a ...
Moscow On Trump, Supreme Court On Education Department, Epstein Files
President Trump threatened Russia with heavy tariffs if a ceasefire deal with Ukraine is not reached by September, and he promised Ukraine billions of dollars worth of military equipment. The Supreme ...
SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.
For Jensen McRae, songwriting is alchemy and her latest album is gold
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
Cuomo relaunches NYC mayoral campaign as independent after primary loss to Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win for NYC mayor last month over Andrew Cuomo was regarded as a major upset. But Cuomo says he's not out of the race yet.
Polling suggests drop in support for President Trump's immigration policies
Polling suggests a drop in support for the Trump administration's immigration policies and its aggressive deportation agenda.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+.
President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia
President Trump says his conversations with Russia's Putin have led him to doubt Putin's interest in a ceasefire. Now, Trump has threatened harsh measures if Russia doesn't make a peace deal.
Planet Money Summer School tackles political economy
In this season of Summer School, our free economics course for your ears is tackling the biggest economic player of them all: the government.
Her love life was in chaos. The solution? Giving up sex
After a bad breakup, writer Melissa Febos decided to abstain from sex and dating for a year. She didn't realize how much it would change her life. She tells her story in a new book, The Dry Season.
Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast
Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region.
The Supreme Court's majority has been issuing some rulings with no written opinion
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Georgetown University law professor Stephen Vladeck about a recent pattern within the Supreme Court majority: issuing rulings with no written opinion.