Republicans continue negotiations over budget despite divisions on certain policies House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump's domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week. A Martínez
GOP strategist Rob Burgess discusses differering Republican positions on the budget NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with GOP strategist Rob Burgess about the different positions within the Republican Party as budget negotiations continue. Steve Inskeep
The latest roadblock for House Republicans' 'big beautiful bill': Senate Republicans House Republicans are trying to pass a massive bill full of President Trump's top agenda items by the end of next week. But a new set of hurdles awaits in the Senate. Deirdre Walsh
Hardline anti-abortion movement leans into 'manhood' debate to broaden appeal A small network of anti-abortion rights activists has been making progress pushing for bills that would classify people who get abortions as criminals. Odette Yousef
Republicans voice concern over Trump's support for a new Air Force One from Qatar In a rare break with the president, some inside the GOP are expressing concern over the potential national security risks of accepting a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar to replace Air Force One. Claudia Grisales
What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts. Cory Turner
Ryan Routh, charged with trying to assassinate Trump, asks to have charges dropped Ryan Routh is accused of the 2024 assassination attempt of Donald Trump as the then-presidential candidate was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Fla. Routh has pleaded not guilty. Greg Allen
How food banks, farmers and schools are faring after USDA cuts local food programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cut local food programs that schools, farmers and food banks have relied on.
A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states After a challenge by Republican officials in North Dakota, a federal appeals panel struck down a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in seven states. Hansi Lo Wang
Trump says Sharaa is a 'tough guy' with a 'real shot' at stabilizing Syria Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions. Aya Batrawy
