Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they'd done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration. Andrea Hsu Play AudioListen 5 mins
Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump. Obed Manuel Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 5 mins
President Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff President Trump is downplaying reports that right wing provocateur Laura Loomer influenced the firing of multiple National Security Council officials. Domenico Montanaro Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 4 mins
Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster' Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking Senate speech wasn't technically a filibuster, but it still put the word in focus. Here's what to know about its history, from the swashbuckling to the stonewalling. Rachel Treisman
19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections." Jude Joffe-Block
Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff President Trump is downplaying reports that far-right provocateur Laura Loomer influenced National Security Council firings on Thursday. NPR Washington Desk
Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump's tariffs send global shockwaves Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy. Maria Aspan
A hot seat for Musk, the trade war and third-term talk: Takeaways from the week A GOP electoral warning points to Elon Musk in the hot seat, and President Trump employed a third-term distraction. Also, a trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies. Domenico Montanaro
Trump extends TikTok's sell-by deadline again On his first day in office, President Trump used an executive order to hit pause on the TikTok ban for 75 days. Now he's pushing back that deadline. Bobby Allyn
This week, Musk faces setbacks in both his political and business ventures Elon Musk faced a tough week when it comes to his business and political interests. While he's spent millions of his own money to fund pro-Trump races, this week that investment didn't pay off. Stephen Fowler Play AudioListen 5 mins
