Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
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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Phone and internet service in Gaza is down for a sixth day. President Biden and congressional leaders discuss Ukraine funding. Pakistan launches strikes on Iran allegedly targeting militant positions.
Biden administration again designates the Houthi militants a global terrorist group
NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan about whether U.S. strategy in Yemen could strengthen the Houthis, and what the terrorist designation means for the militant group.
The earliest detection of a black hole is made by the James Webb Telescope
The telescope has revealed the earliest known black hole to date, and it's millions of times larger than our sun.
How should judges and lawyers use artificial intelligence?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Duffy Myrtetus, co-chair of the Florida Bar's Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools & Resources, about how judges and lawyers should use AI.
Volunteer firefighters have been on the decline for decades. Wisconsin has a solution
A training programing for the state's high school students hopes to increase interest and provide needed firefighting skills
Rhode Island mayor discusses his top priorities for the city of Newport
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Xay Khamsyvoravong, the Democratic mayor of Newport, about issues facing his city this election year. He's in Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.
E. Jean Carroll testifies in her 2nd defamation case against Trump
In the second day of writer E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against former president Donald Trump, she took the witness stand. This is the second defamation case involving Carroll and Trump.
Biden summoned congressional leaders to the White House to talk about Ukraine
President Biden held a rare meeting with congressional leaders on Wednesday — a sign of how worried he is about funding for Ukraine. House Republicans have not agreed to a request for more aid.
Democratic campaign committee commits millions to engage voters of color
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks Rep. Robert Garcia of California about congressional Democrats' new plan to engage voters of color ahead of November's elections.
