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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.
Trump re-enacts policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions
The Mexico City Policy cuts off U.S. aid to health groups in other countries that offer abortion services or counseling. As in 2021, Trump has reinstated this policy, which was deactivated by Biden.
U.S. puts virtually all foreign aid on 90-day hold, issues ‘stop-work’ order
Following Trump's Monday freeze on foreign aid, a subsequent memo calls for for a stop-work order for current grants and contracts.
What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: James Acaster's comedy special, the '90s show Legends of the Hidden Temple, and SZA's album Lana.
Arrest warrant proposed for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and welcomed by Afghan women and their advocates — with some reservations.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO after Brian Thompson’s killing
The largest U.S. insurer promoted company executive Tim Noel to replace Thompson, whose death sparked a national outcry over the health care industry.
A White House order claims to end ‘censorship.’ What does that mean?
The order bars the government from "any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen" and orders an investigation into the Biden administration's actions.
Trump ends Fauci’s security detail, says he’d feel no responsibility if he was harmed
Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled.
French woman who refused sex with husband not to blame for divorce, rights court says
Europe's top human rights court ruled the woman's right to respect for private and family life had been violated when French courts found her solely at fault for her divorce because she withheld sex.
Photos: See the pandas’ official return to the National Zoo
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight after a three-month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.
Trump officials empower DHS to expel migrants allowed under 2 Biden programs
Immigration officials would have authority to quickly expel migrants temporarily admitted via the CBP One App and a separate program for certain people fleeing Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Trump wants to label drug cartels terrorist organizations. Here’s what that means in practice
The full implications of designating the cartels as terrorist organizations will depend, in large part, to how the administration follows through.
Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn't updated.
Oath Keepers founder barred from D.C., U.S. Capitol unless judge signs off
Rhodes was convicted by a federal jury of sedition conspiracy in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. President Trump pardoned him on Monday.
Here’s how Trump’s pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
Local governments across U.S. signal they won’t aid Trump migrant crackdown
Local government officials around the U.S. signal they won't assist — and in some cases they'll actively oppose — the Trump administration's efforts to conduct a massive deportation of migrants.
As Israeli troops exit Lebanon, villagers hope to return home — or what’s left of it
Israel is slowly withdrawing from Lebanese villages it occupied, as part of a ceasefire deal. Lebanese residents waiting to return to their villages say the Israeli military has destroyed nearly everything.
Trump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California
President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
In this haunted house horror you see what the ghost sees — and it’s terrifying
In Steven Soderbergh's supernatural thriller Presence, a family finds they aren't alone in their new house. It's a ghost story told masterfully from the ghost's point of view.
Cancer affects your life for years after diagnosis. Here are survivors’ stories
Medical advances mean many more people are surviving cancer and living for years or decades with its after effects. Here's how they are navigating life after treatment.
Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel
All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.
The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995
The market sputtered amid high mortgage rates, high prices, and homeowners with lower rates who have no plans to move.
The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China’s ‘panda diplomacy’
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world.
The legacy — and future — of the farming game Stardew Valley
Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, keeps updating his video game. And has no plans of stopping.
Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 13 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
Pianist David Kadouch probes gay composers’ hidden loves, through music
In his album Amours Interdites (Forbidden Love) French pianist David Kadouch explores music by gay composers who concealed their sexuality in societies that wouldn't otherwise accept them.
FKA twigs is out with a new album inspired by underground raves
FKA twigs — the English singer, dancer, and actor Tahliah Debrett Barnett — is out with her third studio album called, "Eusexua."
The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists
The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies.
‘Ugh. Do I have to?’ Honest questions about cardio, illustrated
If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.
What did Donald Trump throw to his inauguration crowd? Find out in the news quiz
Plus: Who got Oscar nods? What's Prince Harry up to? Who's watching Elon Musk? Is Barron Trump a cryptobro?
Trump has tossed a lot of Biden policies. But there’s one AI measure he wants to keep
President Trump says he likes Biden's idea to open up federal lands for AI data centers. His White House is looking for ways to ensure U.S. dominance in the sector.
Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
