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NPR’s live coverage examining the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources. (Image credit: Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas)

President Trump has shown no deference to Congress in his early day in office, and leaders on Capitol Hill seem willing to cede him more power. (Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Many of Trump’s actions are a direct challenge to the courts and to Congress, the two branches of government designed to act as checks on presidential power. We look at this power dynamic.

NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank which unveiled Project 2025 — about the Trump administration’s recent actions.

We examine Trump’s actions and missteps in first 100 days on the economy, immigration and foreign policy.

Critics see the terminations as an effort to politicize the Holocaust museum. The White House says Trump will appoint new board members “who are also steadfast supporters of the State of Israel.” (Image credit: Angela Weiss)

A once-fringe movement claims having more babies is the only way to save civilization. NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo explain who’s empowering pronatalism today.

House Republicans blocked a resolution that could have forced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., says it’s because the GOP knows it can’t defend him. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don’t repay their loans. (Image credit: Yulia Romashko)

House Republicans are focused on passing Trump’s “big beautiful bill” by Memorial Day. And, Steve Bannon shows support for Trump’s agenda in an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep. (Image credit: Scott Olson)

When President Trump took office in 2017, it was a shock to the political system. But his first term looks downright tame compared to the first 100 days of Trump 2.0.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about GOP efforts to block questions on the House floor about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal for sensitive communications.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Trump ally Steve Bannon about the president’s agenda at home and abroad. (Image credit: Nickolai Hammar/NPR)

Republicans in Congress are eager to turn President Trump’s top policy priorities into actual legislation. But they’ll need near-unanimous GOP support to get Trump’s “big beautiful bill” passed.

Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here’s a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump’s second administration. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration — specifically, the Department of Government Efficiency — shuttered agencies and slashed budgets pertaining to foreign aid, scientific research, food safety and more. How will this impact people’s health and well-being both in the U.S., and around the world? To answer that question, we’re calling in our […]

Trump used his time on stage to luxuriate in the crowd’s adoration, blame Joe Biden for various national problems, and insist that he, as president, is not getting the credit he deserves. (Image credit: Scott Olson)

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals several warning signs for President Trump 100 days into his second term.