"This is all designed to supress our rights," Rep. Jayapal reflects on immigration operation in Minnesota The Washington Congresswoman joins Soundside to discuss federal immigration actions and the DHS funding Hans Anderson
Fourth graders ask whether kids or adults have it better as part of NPR challenge Who's got it better in life, kids or adults? A group of fourth-graders in New Jersey did some serious reporting on this topic and sent us their findings as a part of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Janet W. Lee
Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina. Brian Mann
Can local police arrest ICE if they violate someone’s civil rights? What are police officers able to do when confronting potential civil rights violations by federal agents? Libby Denkmann
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad. The Associated Press
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth A sharp drop in net immigration has led to a slowdown in U.S. population growth. The Census Bureau says the population grew only about half as fast in the year ending last June as it did the previous year. Scott Horsley
How did Tucker Carlson become one of the far right's most influential voices? Writer Jason Zengerle says Carlson had the foresight to see Trump's potential in 2015. Now he's someone the president "definitely listens to." Zengerle's new book is Hated by All the Right People. Terry Gross
Scientists shed new light on the brain's role in heart attack Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies. Esther Landhuis
Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes The case filed in Massachusetts is the first lawsuit over the strikes to land in a U.S. federal court since the Trump administration launched a campaign to target vessels off the coast of Venezuela. Carrie Johnson
India and the EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic trade agreement India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships. The Associated Press