Week in politics: Trump-Musk's public rift, nuclear deals with Russia and Iran We look at the escalating hostilities between President Trump and former White House advisor, Elon Musk. The rift comes as the president's spending bill, derided by Musk, is before the Senate. Ron Elving
Should federal rental aid come with a time limit? Here's how it works in one place The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success. Jennifer Ludden
WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration. Alana Wise
Awkward silence follows a dramatic public feud between Musk and Trump A very public rift between President Trump and his onetime adviser Elon Musk captivated social media. But it's unclear what sort of long term changes it may bring. Stephen Fowler
What in the world is the CBO? Republicans are attacking the Congressional Budget Office, accusing the agency of mixing partisanship with economic projections. But criticism is nothing new for the nonpartisan agency. Barbara Sprunt
Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records The order, for now, overturns actions that limited DOGE's access to sensitive private information. In a separate case, the court said DOGE did not have to share internal records with a watchdog group. Nina Totenberg
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges Abrego Garcia will face criminal charges for allegedly transporting migrants without legal status around the country, according to a Justice Department indictment. Ximena Bustillo
DHS memo details how National Guard troops will be used for immigration enforcement The memo obtained by NPR says troops would be used in activities, including in "night operations and rural interdiction," as well as "guard duty and riot control" inside detention facilities. Ximena Bustillo
RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn. Rhitu Chatterjee
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon discusses feud between the president and Elon Musk NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former Trump senior advisor Steve Bannon about the breakdown in the relationship between the president and Elon Musk, the former head of his government efficiency unit. Steve Inskeep