Politics Trump signs order to ban trans women from sports in schools that get federal funding President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. It's the latest in a series of actions focused on "gender ideology." Danielle Kurtzleben
Politics Washington’s Congressmembers have been sharing one 'ugly' painting for 50 years Every new Congress, the painting known as “The Chick” goes to the newest member of the Washington delegation. Scott Greenstone
Politics Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails? President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional." Bill Chappell
Politics DOJ says will not fire FBI agents who acted in 'ethical' way over Jan. 6 cases A senior DOJ official in a memo said only agents "who acted with corrupt or partisan intent, who blatantly defied orders from Department leadership, or who exercised discretion in weaponizing the FBI" should be concerned. Ryan Lucas
Politics House Speaker Mike Johnson pledges to support Trump on Gaza House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that President Trump is making a bold move by saying the U.S. will "own" Gaza and vowed to stand with Trump on the issue. Barbara Sprunt
Politics What happens after the 'Fork in the Road'? A lawyer for ex-Twitter employees weighs in Shannon Liss-Riordan, who represents thousands of former Twitter employees suing the company, sees many similarities in the predicament of federal workers today. Here's her advice. Rachel Treisman
Politics Trump says the U.S. will 'take over' Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean? It wasn't immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries. Daniel Estrin Kat Lonsdorf
Politics Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn that's still not enough for Trump's ambitious policy goals. Ximena Bustillo
Politics Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54-46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department. Ayana Archie
Politics 'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service." Jenna McLaughlin Shannon Bond Fatma Tanis
