Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem got a pop quiz at a senate hearing this week. The question came from Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire. Hassan asked Noem to to explain habeas corpus. For the record, habeas corpus is the legal principle, enshrined in the Constitution, that protects people from illegal detention. The […]
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No stranger to ethics questions, Trump’s second term brings new potential conflicts
Ethics issues for President Trump have come to a head. The U.S. government accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar for the Air Force One fleet, and he headlined a dinner for top Trump meme coin investors.
DOGE created a ‘survey of surveys’ for a push to cut some government data collection
DOGE’s push to cut some federal surveys conducted by the Census Bureau may be duplicating a White House agency’s oversight work and weaken U.S. data infrastructure, experts warn. (Image credit: Etienne Laurent)
Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal
Shira Perlmutter’s termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence. (Image credit: Mariam Zuhaib)
The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it’s breaking the law over halted funds
The White House budget office rejected the conclusion of a nonpartisan congressional watchdog that said the Trump administration is breaking the law by not spending funds as directed by Congress. (Image credit: Evan Vucci)
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union — and on iPhones
Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple’s CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
A federal judge further halts Trump’s radical transformation of government
In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress. (Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski)
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans’ tax bill
NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here’s what they said.
Graphics: Here’s what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air Force One
The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel says D.C. shooting is part of an ‘explosion’ of antisemitism
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, about the shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staffers in D.C. (Image credit: Drew Angerer)
Lawsuit challenges USDA demand for food stamp data as some states prepare to comply
The suit claims that efforts to get sensitive information about food aid recipients from states violates federal privacy laws. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
Voice of America’s prospects appear grim after appeals court order
A federal appeals court said it would not intervene — at least for now — to thwart the Trump administration’s plans for the near-total dismantlement of Voice of America. (Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
White House denies conflicts of interest as Trump joins dinner for meme coin investors
The top 220 investors in the Trump meme coin join the president for dinner at his golf club outside D.C. tonight, raising questions about presidential ethics amid the murky work of cryptocurrency.
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agency boards — for now
At issue is President Trump’s firing of NLRB member Gwen Wilcox, who still has three years left on her term, and Cathy Harris, who still has four years left on her term as a member of the MSPB. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children’s health
The Health Secretary’s report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids’ health in the U.S. (Image credit: Samuel Corum)
Why ‘Sell America’ is trending on Wall Street
Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt. (Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University’s student body. Harvard says the government’s actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are “unlawful.” (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)
Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules
The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk. (Image credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images)
Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics
Recent critiques of judges from the Trump administration have prompted fears the Marshals could be caught in the middle of a power struggle and forced to yank security for judges. (Image credit: Mario Tama)
Judge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education Department
The federal judge also told the administration to reinstate department employees who lost their jobs during the reduction-in-force announced in March. (Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
