41 m. ago A Major Test of Presidential Power, and How States Make Billions From Online Casinos

Plus, the social changes sweeping Iran.

Politics

41 m. ago After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

Politics

41 m. ago The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Fat and Flour, Salsa Daddy, Italo Punk, and More

This year's bumper crop looks at salsa, noodles, drinking culture, and home baking.

Society

86 m. ago Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to control independent agencies

In a landmark case, the Supreme Court will determine the future of independent government agencies such as the FTC and a president's power to remove leaders at will.

Politics

96 m. ago Here’s how immigration enforcement is affecting school enrollment in some districts

It appears that preliminary data and attendance trackers from some districts do not show a large-scale enrollment plunge due to ICE operations near school grounds.

Events

98 m. ago Must the Military Disobey Unlawful Orders? Pam Bondi Has Said Yes.

As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Ms. Bondi, now the attorney general, filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.

Events

98 m. ago New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In

Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.

Politics

98 m. ago Supreme Court to Hear Major Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

The court’s conservative majority has generally let President Trump remove leaders of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, at least temporarily.

Events

98 m. ago Powell Faces Pressure From Multiple Fronts as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates

The chair of the central bank is dealing with internal divisions while being besieged by President Trump and front-runners jockeying to replace him.

Politics

98 m. ago Miami Hasn’t Had a Democratic Mayor in Almost 30 Years. Is That About to Change?

Democrats see their voters energized in a county that President Trump won. Republicans fear the runoff could add to recent losses.

Politics

99 m. ago What Trump’s East Wing Demolition Says About Our Preoccupation With ‘Renovation’

The gutting of the East Wing of the White House and our national preoccupation with “renovation.”

Politics

1 hour ago Acoustic waves act like tiny hands to move objects thanks to a new chip

Acoustic waves are best known as the invisible delivery agents bringing voices, car horns, or our favorite song to our ears. But the waves can also move physical objects, like an item vibrating atop a concert speaker—offering the power to turn sound into a tool.

Politics

1 hour ago Does one drink make you dizzy? Why alcohol hits us harder as we age

For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there's a scientific reason to explain it.

Events

1 hour ago Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers

The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.

Politics

1 hour ago Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts

A Republican call to give Americans cash instead of health insurance subsidies revives an old idea that has left millions with medical debt.

Politics

1 hour ago Former White House chief usher reflects on his career in new book

For decades, Gary J. Walters worked in the White House, including 20 years as chief usher. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with him about his new memoir, "White House Memories."

Events

1 hour ago Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating KISS, Sylvester Stallone and more

Sunday's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was the first since Donald Trump became the Chair of the Board of Trustees. KISS, Sylvester Stallone and George Strait were among the honorees.

Politics

1 hour ago Bird flu hasn't reached Australia, but researchers are prepping for when it arrives

Bird flu, or H5N1, has touched most of the globe, but there is one spot it hasn't reached. Researchers down under are preparing for it, but gaps in bird flu surveillance elsewhere makes it difficult.

Science

1 hour ago Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.

Politics

1 hour ago Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns

Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns.

Events