NPR to trim $5 million this year as public radio stations struggle to pay bills NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local stations are asking for more help. David Folkenflik
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against 'New York Times' President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of harming his business and personal reputation. David Folkenflik
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can stay on the Federal Reserve board -- for now A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. Scott Horsley
Why Trump wants companies to report earnings less frequently President Trump would like companies to report their earnings less frequently. Executives have long called for that -- but some financial experts worry it would go badly. Rafael Nam
Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial? Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence. Rachel Treisman
Brightline West project struggles to get funding Brightline West, the planned high-speed rail line between Southern California and Las Vegas, is the closest the U.S. has come to a true high-speed rail service like those in Europe and Asia.
Officials announce a 'framework' for keeping TikTok online in the U.S. U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details. John Ruwitch
Democrats will 'either adapt or die' as strategists push them onto new platforms Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind. Sacha Pfeiffer
Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Chandelis Duster
FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout The FAA said it identified hundreds of quality system violations at Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Wash., and Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems' 737 factory in Wichita, Kan. The Associated Press