Democratic Sen. Patty Murray discusses holding the Trump administration to account NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending. Steve Inskeep
Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses. Tovia Smith
Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice. Jonaki Mehta
Here's what the Trump administration did today President Trump touted his efforts to remake the government, including calling on federal workers to return to the office. He also defended his attempt to pause and review federal grants and loans. Mara Liasson
Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing RFK Jr. faced fierce questioning about vaccines, abortion and Medicaid in his confirmation hearing to be HHS Secretary. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Pentagon revokes Gen. Milley's security detail The Pentagon said that it's revoking the security detail for former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and ordering a review to determine if the retired general's rank should be re-evaluated. Tom Bowman
RFK Jr. has deep experience of opioid addiction. His solutions are controversial His plan for solving the nation’s drug overdose crisis is also drawing criticism from many of the country’s top addiction experts.
The White House has rescinded its federal spending freeze memo On Wednesday afternoon, the White House rescinded a memo that ordered a government spending freeze. But the White House says its effort to align government programs with Trump's priorities remains. Domenico Montanaro
Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank. Tom Bowman
Trump signs first bill of his second presidency, the Laken Riley Act, into law The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without legal status who had a criminal record. Ximena Bustillo