20 years later, the Real ID deadline is here. Here's why it took so long
Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials.
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Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time
The Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" platform has boosted the agenda of a conservative think tank that's been working for more than a decade to reshape the nation's public assistance programs.
Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization
Critics warn that despite President Trump's call to end the purported weaponization of the Justice Department, it has become more politicized in the president's first three months back in office.
Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits?
The Posse Comitatus Act restricts using federal troops in civilian law enforcement. Exceptions exist, but Trump's crackdown on immigration is shaping up to be a major test for the law.
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit White House, Trump administration asks court to dismiss suit restricting access to abortion drug, Trump plans to impose tariffs on movies produced outside U.S.
Rwanda says it's in 'early stages' of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants
The tiny east African country of Rwanda says it's holding "early talks" with the Trump administration about taking in deported migrants from the U.S.
German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote
Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.
Republicans considering selling off federal land to pay for Trump's domestic agenda
Republicans are considering selling off some federal lands to pay for President Trump's domestic agenda, which is reigniting a decades-old controversy in the West.
Doug Ruch's dying wish is to help people by volunteering in all 50 states
When his doctor told him he had just 12 to 18 months to live after his cancer metastasized, Doug Ruch decided to devote his remaining time to doing community service in all 50 states.
Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene discuss campaign targeting GOP seats in midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting an expanded list of Republican House seats in next year's midterms. NPR talks with Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington state, who chairs the DCCC.