Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero." Brian Mann
Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next? The rise and potential fall of independent agencies. Greg Rosalsky
As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow The Trump administration is tapping several other agencies to help deport and arrest those without legal status — a novel step that is prompting some pushback. Chiara Eisner
President Trump taking an ambitious to-do list to joint session of Congress address President Trump heads to Capitol Hill Tuesday night to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress. He has an ambitious to-do list, but just a slim Republican majority in Congress to work with. Leila Fadel
What to expect from President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday President Trump will give his first address to a joint session of Congress in his second term Tuesday night. So what can be expected? Michel Martin
President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. NPR Washington Desk
Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles. Camila Domonoske
Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort. Elissa Nadworny
Why Elon Musk is pouring money into a state supreme court race in Wisconsin The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics. Mara Liasson