Step inside the secret lab where America tests its nukes
A thousand feet beneath the desert, the United States conducts experiments to verify that its weapons work. But some fear a live test could come soon.
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Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card
There's some good news in math, mostly bad news in reading and lots of questions about why students are still struggling.
New Orleans clears homeless encampments near stadium ahead of Super Bowl
As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl, state authorities have moved people from homeless encampments near the stadium to a temporary shelter. Advocates aren't happy with how it went down.
RFK Jr., Trump's health secretary pick, grilled about vaccines and abortion
Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines, abortion and Medicaid in his confirmation hearing to lead HHS. RFK Jr. has another hearing Thursday.
Republican Rep. Pete Stauber discusses legislating Trump's agenda
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota about congressional Republicans' role in legislating President Trump's agenda.
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Trump trying to dramatically reshape federal government, RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings for HHS secretary, national assessment on reading and math shows students struggling post-pandemic.
Karoline Leavitt, youngest-ever White House press secretary, holds first briefing
Karoline Leavitt faced reporters for the first time as White House press secretary on Tuesday. At 27, she's the youngest person to hold the job.
President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government
President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.
Former OMB official reacts to Trump's attempt to freeze federal loans and grants
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former associate director at the Office of Management and Budget, James Capretta, what it means that the Trump administration tried to pause federal loans and grants.
Familiar faces top the pop charts, but there's a real surprise near the bottom
Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, all regular fixtures atop the Billboard charts, have the biggest songs and albums of the week. But don't sleep on Imogen Heap.