Moulton introduces bill to block federal funds for military action against Venezuela NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who is sponsoring legislation to prohibit President Trump from using federal dollars to wage war with Venezuela. Steve Inskeep
Immigrants now have fewer legal options to stay in the U.S. under Trump The 1.6 million number marks the largest-ever effort to strip permissions for immigrants who attempted to migrate to the country through legal means, advocates say. Ximena Bustillo
Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026 The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year. Cory Turner
Republican strategist talks about the current state of the party NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with veteran Republican strategist Marc Short about the current state of the GOP and its emerging leaders. Steve Inskeep
U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person. The Associated Press
Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet' President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small warship, citing delays and cost overruns. The Associated Press
Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans Judge James Boasberg said the U.S. denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador after President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. NPR Washington Desk
Trump's second term marks a significant departure from his first term, analysts say President Trump's first year of foreign policy in his second term surprised many — for a lot of different reasons. Franco Ordoñez
Nearly two dozen states sue the Trump administration over funding for CFPB The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states. Rafael Nam
'Congress is in a coma': Former members sound alarm on health of the House Congress ends the year with a thin list of legislative accomplishments and a growing number of retirements. Former lawmakers say the problems now plaguing Capitol Hill have been years in the making. Barbara Sprunt