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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The Associated Press, NPR
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
May 31, 2026, 3:14 PM
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Bobby Allyn, NPR
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.
May 30, 2026, 9:32 PM
Pride celebrations struggle as corporate sponsorships dry up
Hannah Frances Johansson, NPR
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says.
May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Eric McDaniel, NPR
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for n…
May 29, 2026, 8:33 PM
Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities
The Associated Press, NPR
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.
May 29, 2026, 12:57 PM
Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
Miles Parks, NPR
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Morning news brief
A Martínez, NPR
The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, Bari Weiss wants to reinvent CBS' "60 Minutes."
May 29, 2026, 8:47 AM
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
Brittney Melton, NPR
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.
May 28, 2026, 11:19 AM
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Quil Lawrence, NPR
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
Camila Domonoske, NPR
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.
May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
Tamara Keith, NPR
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Former Obama advisor reflects on the 'Battle for American Identity'
Terry Gross, NPR
Ben Rhodes was a speech writer and security advisor for President Obama. His book, All We Say, is a collection of 15 speeches — from Ben Franklin to Trump — about what it means to be American.
May 27, 2026, 3:16 PM
Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders
Nathan Rott, NPR
When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off. Case in point: the painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander.
May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Conservative Christians love this painting of George Washington. The event it depicts may not have happened
Neda Ulaby, NPR
A painting of George Washington is being used by the Trump administration to argue the founders were devout Christians, but historians have doubts about whether the moment depicted actually happened.
May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: women
Odette Yousef, NPR
Misogyny is an increasing factor in far-right attacks, but it often goes unnoticed.
May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
Meg Anderson, NPR
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
Morning news brief
A Martínez, NPR
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate seat, South Carolina lawmakers reject Trump-backed redistricting plan, Trump's whiplash diplomacy on Iran continues.
May 27, 2026, 8:40 AM
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
The Associated Press, NPR
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM
Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
Gavin Jackson, NPR
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.
May 26, 2026, 6:46 PM
Trump DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases, including violent assaults on cops
Tom Dreisbach, NPR
The Trump Department of Justice purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.
May 26, 2026, 6:34 PM
Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
Jane Arraf, NPR
Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war.
May 26, 2026, 1:32 PM
Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
Luke Garrett, NPR
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
May 25, 2026, 7:28 PM
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