How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries? President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries? Bill Chappell
DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers Even if you take DOGE's savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet. Stephen Fowler
Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'? When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government. Bobby Allyn
European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There's new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Teri Schultz
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges that the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval. Cory Turner
Canadians feel betrayed by U.S., but blame Trump, not average Americans With cross-border tensions running high, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm kicks off a regular check-in with CBC BC Today host Michelle Eliot John O'Brien
Sen. Murray calls Trump administration proposal to cut 80,000 VA jobs 'flat-out immoral' U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, called the Trump administration’s plan a breach of the commitment the country makes to take care of service members. Noel Gasca
Can Democrats find their way out of the wilderness? NPR's Juana Summers talks to Bennett from the centrist think tank Third Way, about what he heard from leaders in the Democratic party and what he thinks about Trump's joint session of Congress speech. Juana Summers
Swap the logo? Sell the car? Seattle, a Tesla town, grapples with Elon Musk in Trump's orbit From replacing the brand's logos with others to getting rid of the vehicles altogether, we heard from dozens of local drivers about how they're navigating the politics of Tesla ownership in 2025. Scott Greenstone
More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate more than 5,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Andrea Hsu