GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith House Republicans blocked a resolution that could have forced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., says it's because the GOP knows it can't defend him. Obed Manuel
Trump, back in rally mode, marks 100 days in office with boisterous Michigan speech Trump used his time on stage to luxuriate in the crowd's adoration, blame Joe Biden for various national problems, and insist that he, as president, is not getting the credit he deserves. Danielle Kurtzleben
VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts Medical research from the Department of Veterans Affairs has produced advances like the pacemaker, the CT scan, and the nicotine patch. Now VA scientists fear life-saving research will be scrapped as the Trump administration promises massive cuts of jobs and contracts. Quil Lawrence
100 days into office, views about Trump's job performance are on the decline A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals several warning signs for President Trump 100 days into his second term. Elena Moore
The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony. Rachel Treisman
Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump in fight for control Hours after President Trump tried to remove three board members, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds with a lawsuit arguing he does not have that authority. David Folkenflik
How Project 2025 is shaping Trump's second term Journalist David Graham says the aim of the creators of the conservative action plan Project 2025 is to push the federal government "as far to the right as they can." His new book is The Project. Dave Davies
New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government. Andrea Hsu
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey discusses Democratic efforts to resist Trump policies Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back. A Martínez
Marc Short, former chief of staff to VP Pence, discusses Trump's 100 days in office NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump's second-term agenda from his first term. Steve Inskeep