'I regret that I didn't fight harder,' former labor secretary Robert Reich says Reich served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He opens his new memoir, Coming Up Short, with an apology on behalf of the Baby Boom generation for failing to build a more just society. Tonya Mosley
Texas House passes new voting maps designed to give Republicans edge in midterms Republicans in the Texas House approved the new voting maps that President Trump has asked for to give Republicans an edge in congressional elections. It's on track for final passage. Andrew Schneider
Do Trump's D.C. moves echo an authoritarian playbook? NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could mean for the future. Ailsa Chang
How Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department to suit Trump The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump's foes and firing staff. Dave Davies
How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end. Rachel Treisman
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse after refusing police escort NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat who slept in the Texas House chamber after refusing Republicans' demand that Democrats leave only with police escort. Leila Fadel
Voting officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found. Miles Parks
Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame. Elena Moore
'Leave us the hell alone,' WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” like Washington state. Scott Greenstone
Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance. Liz Baker
