DOGE says it needs to know the government's most sensitive data, but can't say why DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases. Stephen Fowler
Trump is making many moves, and he says he has a mandate that justifies them President Trump claims the 2024 election provided him with a mandate that justifies even the most controversial actions by his administration. It's a common claim for presidents, but not always an accurate one. Domenico Montanaro
Trump seeks to mandate proof of citizenship in voter registration The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's sure to be tested in court. Jude Joffe-Block
Vice President Vance is going to Greenland this week. The itinerary has shifted Second lady Usha Vance announced on Sunday that she would visit Greenland and watch the territory's famed dog sled race. But now the vice president is joining, and they'll go to a U.S. base instead. Deepa Shivaram
Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is revealing how voters feel about Trump's term so far The race for one seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become a test of how voters are feeling about President Trump's first months in office. It's also broken judicial race fundraising records. Chuck Quirmbach
Democratic Senator Mark Warner reacts to leak of military strike information NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia about questioning top Intelligence officials today on Capitol Hill about war plans being leaked in a group chat with a journalist. Christopher Intagliata
Mike Huckabee's Senate confirmation hearing begins amid controversy and protests The Senate confirmation hearing for Mike Huckabee, President Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel, is being held Tuesday after it was delayed by controversy over his appointment. Michele Kelemen
In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S. Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S. Brian Mann
Hill Republicans aim to rein in judges but divided on strategy Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond. Deirdre Walsh
Should Trump have the power to remove anyone in the executive branch at will? The White House says yes. But for 90 years, the Supreme Court has maintained that there should be exceptions.
