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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Homeland Security official and author Juliette Kayyem about some of the questions that need to be answered -- including security concerns.

The Government Accountability Office has released a pair of reports that shed new light on the troubled rollout earlier this year of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

A district judge in Virginia was specially tapped to oversee the unusual case after DOJ named all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland as defendants in a lawsuit related to deportations.

About one hundred teachers rallied in downtown Orlando today against Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to solve a statewide teacher shortage.

The change comes after a legislative session that for the most part championed the rights of students with disabilities.

President Trump is moving ahead on his promise to deport record numbers of migrants. NPR speaks with John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE in the Obama administration, to discuss Trump's plans.

Ceasefires in Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah hit snags. A disagreement over a hostage prevented Palestinians' return to northern Gaza. In Lebanon, Israeli troops clashed with protesters.

The world's biggest iceberg, known A23a, is on a collision course with a tiny island in the South Atlantic, which is home to millions of seals and nearly half the world's population of king penguins.

U.S. Judge Royce Lamberth ordered Trump administration official Kari Lake to be deposed about her plans for Voice of America, saying she was "verging on contempt."

Inside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Monday, tensions over the potential for federal overreach broke into open court.

Moore, who died in 2016, booked gigs for Presley during the early part of the musician's career and later penned the memoir, That's Alright, Elvis. He spoke in 1997 about recording "Blue Suede Shoes."

Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with MSNBC presenter Chris Hayes about his new book, "The Siren's Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource."

Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

President Trump's pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone -- except for economists.

After Trump halted the refugee program, thousands who were waiting to reach safety after years of vetting found themselves in limbo. They include Afghans who worked with the U.S. in Afghanistan.

Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.

On the next Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: Marie A. Douglas’s Tray is both symphonic and cinematic — weaving shifting time signatures, Dorian-mode melodies, and spirituals in clashing tonal centers. It traces the story of Trayvon Martin, from the night of his death through the aftermath of the trial, and honors lives lost to violence rooted in racial injustice.Then: Inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Anna Murray’s My Little Force Explodes unfolds in fleeting gestures — breath, whisper, and the interplay of voice and flute. It’s music that also draws from Japanese Noh to shape a sound ritual where silence carries as much weight as sound.

JA BizTown and Finance Park will bring hands-on financial literacy and career prep to Lakeland.

Immigration has become a political flashpoint as countries across the West try to cope with an influx of migrants seeking a better life.

Many, like Tampa native Allison Dougherty, are excited about the opportunity to play pro baseball rather than softball. Other attendees include Mo'ne Davis, known for her Little League World Series win as a pitcher.

Who are the people who write the words and shape the sound you hear each weekend morning? Read about them.

Seven years after they merged, the soft drink maker and coffee pod innovator will become separate companies again. CEO Timothy Cofer said separate coffee and beverage businesses would be more nimble.

At its peak, China Evergrande Group was worth more than $50 billion. But it all came crashing down in 2021. It was massively in debt and unable to complete some existing projects.

The former board chair was among 13 school board candidates endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who lost elections last year. She replaces Tom Enos, who vacated his seat to become the district's police chief.