NASA's latest space launch: Stranded astronauts and messy politics President Trump and Elon Musk claim the Biden administration abandoned two astronauts in space. But the publicly available evidence suggests a different story. Geoff Brumfiel
America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now. Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development. Michael Copley
A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship. Jude Joffe-Block
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway. Katia Riddle
Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off. Nathaniel Minor
Sen. Chris Coons discusses prospects for spending bill passage to avoid shutdown NPR's Michel Martin talks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about Senate prospects for passage of a spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Michel Martin
Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White House The president perused a series of Teslas with the company's CEO, who also serves as Trump's adviser. Deepa Shivaram
Law firm says Trump order targeting it specifically is attack on rule of law Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discriminatory DEI policies. Ryan Lucas
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired. Jonaki Mehta
Green card holders' rights in spotlight after arrest of pro-Palestinian activist A New York federal judge is set to hear pivotal questions in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of large Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University who now faces deportation after his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Ximena Bustillo
