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 Ximena Bustillo
U.S. stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began. Maria Aspan
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
Vance's comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine draw ire abroad Vice President Vance said the best security guarantee for Ukraine is to sign a mineral deal with the United States. Franco Ordoñez
What to expect in President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress tonight President Trump will give an address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here's what to expect. It's the first big speech since his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mara Liasson Play AudioListen 4 mins
A federal efficiency team was axed. They were working on one of Trump's goals The Trump administration is firing some 80 people focused on making government digital services more efficient. Members of the 18F team say they did exactly what the DOGE unit says it's trying to do. Frank Langfitt Play AudioListen 5 mins
Washington farmers and tourism will suffer under Trump’s tariffs, U.S. Rep. DelBene warns KUOW’s Kim Malcolm talks to Democratic U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene about the new Trump administration's actions so far. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 6 mins
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump's speech to Congress The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber. Elena Moore Deirdre Walsh
Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's address to Congress As President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, reporters from across NPR's newsroom fact-checked his speech and offered context. NPR Staff
