Federal judge temporarily halts Trump's sweeping government overhaul A federal judge in San Francisco issued a two-week restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Her order applies to 20 agencies. Andrea Hsu
Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the 'great uncertainty' that is Trump's America For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR. Obed Manuel
Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to protect Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and warnings. It's the latest attempt by Trump to exact control over independent agencies. Jaclyn Diaz
Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics Pope Leo is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far. Rachel Treisman
Trump tightens control of independent agency overseeing nuclear safety NPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits. Geoff Brumfiel
How Chicago Catholics are reacting to Pope Leo XIV The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area.
David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service's new leader The U.S. Postal Service's governing board has named David Steiner, a board member of USPS competitor FedEx, to be the next postmaster general following the controversial term of Louis DeJoy. Hansi Lo Wang
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction Prosecutors say that as news of the crime spread, the two men exchanged messages relishing the outrage and sadness they caused. The tree in northern England was believed to be about 200 years old. Bill Chappell
Trump calls the U.S.-Canada border an 'artificial line.' That's not entirely true President Trump has repeatedly described the U.S.-Canada border as an "artificially drawn line." But experts say just because it was man-made doesn't mean it's not legitimate. Rachel Treisman
An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak Katherine Wells, the public health director in Lubbock, Texas, describes her fight to stop the largest measles outbreak since 2000, despite a chaotic reorganization of federal health agencies. Dan Gorenstein
