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NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch, about President Trump's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Patients and parents speak out after Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital joined other hospitals in stopping gender-affirming surgeries after an executive order threatening loss of federal funding.

In our roundup of domestic political news: an announced troop deployment to Portland, Oregon, the latest efforts to halt a government shutdown, and the indictment of a prominent Trump critic.

Democrats want changes to how federal immigration agents operate before agreeing to DHS funding. President Trump says his MAGA base hasn't softened on his immigration crackdown.

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with military analyst Kelly Grieco of the Stimson Center about how the military strategies of both the U.S. and Iran are evolving after a month of fighting.

Tyler's biggest hit is a perfect encapsulation of what made her a star in the 1980s: An epic power ballad surging with emotion, delivered in a voice that sounded like it might tear the singer apart.

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East.

More than 250 people have died since 2013 when trenches they were working in caved in. In most cases, the employers failed to follow basic government regulations for making trenches safe.

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.

Jury selection begins in the trial of those accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ex-President Trump tries to stop the release of Capitol riot documents. The latest on mental health needs for children.

Even as the Jan. 6 hearings play out, election misinformation keeps spreading. NPR tracked four leaders preaching false information about election fraud at hundreds of grassroots events nationwide.

Voices from the 1960s reflect on the 2020s: "We feel that we are reliving the past."

Popular events and fireworks shows are returning including Boom by the Bay, which will be held on July 4 instead of over the weekend as was the case in 2023.

More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.

With 155-mph winds, Irma is headed for Florida. More than 5 million people have been ordered to evacuate.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with artist Omar Apollo about his first time being nominated for a Grammy. He's nominated in the Best New Artist category.

Few political violence researchers believe there will be a repeat of the Jan. 6 attack. Instead, many warn that election-related violence is more likely to happen in local communities.

The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, Institute of Education Sciences and Office of Federal Student Aid were especially impacted by the cuts announced on Tuesday.

Lawmakers reach a deal on a coronavirus relief package. A mutation of COVID-19 is discovered spreading in the U.K. Plus, the latest vaccine news from the U.S.

Hospitals in the Sun Belt are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases. President-elect Biden is set to announce two more Cabinet nominations. Plus, the Army punishes 14 leaders at Fort Hood.

Laws take effect this week in seven states that allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. It opens the door for collegians to make money off endorsement deals.

The search for survivors ends at the condo collapse site. Haitian police aim to find those responsible for killing the president. More Americans move to fire-prone areas without realizing the danger.

Every day of Lyla Kohistany's life, her native country was at war. But the first time she really saw the place, she was a 25-year-old U.S. Navy intelligence officer.

After the nuclear catastrophe, the nation's investment in renewable energy soared. Many of those affected in Fukushima started production. But Japan is pushing fossil fuels, causing climate concerns.

Satellite images show a convoy of Russian forces headed to Kyiv. The world is watching to see how sanctions impact Russia. President Biden will give his State of the Union address Tuesday night.