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National

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now

4:18am May 23, 2025

by Michel Martin

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.

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Environment

Biden Vows To Boost Firefighter Pay Amid Staffing Shortages And Low Morale

by Joe Wertz

President Biden is pledging to boost firefighter pay to address a staffing shortage. Federal firefighters face low wages and poor benefits even as climate change makes their job more demanding.

Environment

Boy Scouts Of America Reaches $850 Million Settlement With Sexual Abuse Survivors

by Joe Wertz

The organization settled with all the major groups of survivors seeking compensation through the youth group's bankruptcy proceedings. Noel King talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Scurria.

Economy

June's Labor Data Is Not As Strong As Many Employers Would Have Liked

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate was largely the same as in May. Many sectors, including restaurants and factories, have struggled to find enough workers.

National

The U.S. Once Had Government-Provided Childcare. Where Is It Now?

by Sally Herships

When millions of women entered the workforce during World War II, what happened to the children? The government stepped in and created the first federal child care program. What happened to it?

U.S. Departs Bagram Airbase

by Diaa Hadid

The base is one of the epicenters of the US presence in Afghanistan.

Environment

Death Toll Climbs In Pacific Northwest Due To Heat Wave

by Monica Samayoa

Oregon public health officials say more than 60 people have died in the state due to extreme heat this week. Residents are now asking what more could have been done to prevent the deaths.

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions, Dealing Blow To Voting Rights

by Nina Totenberg

By a vote of 6-to-3 on Thursday the Supreme Court's conservative majority made it far more difficult to challenge voting restrictions throughout the country.

National

What's Next For The Trump Organization After Tax Crimes Charge

by Andrea Bernstein

Criminal charges against the Trump Organization and its long time Chief Financial Officer raise questions about the future dealings of the company.

National

U.N Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Discusses Humanitarian Crises Worldwide

Noel King speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about how the U.S. plans to address pressing humanitarian crises like those unfolding in Ethiopia and Syria.

Music & Culture

You Can Finally Listen To The 'Seinfeld' Soundtrack

The sitcom's slap bass and mouth pops are iconic. And now they're available on digital platforms.

Wally Funk, Who Trained To Be An Astronaut 60 Years Ago, To Join Bezos In Space

Funk graduated from the Mercury Thirteen program in 1961, but the program was canceled and she was never accepted by NASA. Funk and Bezos are set to launch on July 20.

National

The Declaration Of Independence Brings Mixed Feelings For Native Americans

Rachel Martin speaks with author David Treuer about how Native Americans interpret the Declaration of Independence.