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Sep 18, 2026
A judge told President Trump Thursday that he can't tear down The Kennedy Center -- at least not without 30 days' notice.
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Sep 18, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Norm Eisen, whose legal group Democracy Defenders Action has been fighting the Trump administration in court over its efforts to rename and close the Kennedy Center.
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Sep 18, 2026
President Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer. Three months after tapping him for the job, his name is being withdrawn.
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Sep 18, 2026
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.
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Sep 18, 2026
YouTube superstars Rachel and Aron Accurso, better known as Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron, talk about their debut album "I'm So Happy" and why they think activism is central to their missions as child entertainers and educators.
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Sep 18, 2026
President Trump and some Republican battleground candidates are still embracing false claims about widespread election fraud in 2020, even as many GOP voters want them to move on.
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Sep 18, 2026
In a rare move, a House Republican running in a competitive race in South Florida is publicly breaking with President Trump. Maria Elvira Salazar represents a majority Hispanic district.
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Sep 18, 2026
The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telling a different story.
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Sep 18, 2026
A Texas Republican's complaint that too many people of color were in a video of the crowd at a University of Texas football game set off condemnations.
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Sep 18, 2026
The nature of modern warfare doesn't just mean challenges for treating human casualties. The Army is also training medics to better treat wounded military dogs on the frontlines.
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Sep 18, 2026
President Trump's agenda has run into rare institutional pushback on a variety of issues from mail-in voting to the Federal Reserve.
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Sep 18, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Will Sommer of The Bulwark about the pushback President Trump has faced at home and abroad on some of his policies and initiatives.
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Sep 18, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to powerful federal task force that plays a key role in determining the kind of preventive case people get. In a major departure, the new members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include specialists instead of experts on preventive care and general medicine, raising fears among many doctors.
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Sep 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years Wednesday.
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Sep 17, 2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about why the Federal Reserve chose to raise interest rates after months of keeping them steady.
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Sep 17, 2026
The Senate committee on health held a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third pick to be the nation's top doctor.
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Sep 17, 2026
A Trump administration proposal would change access to Head Start for children experiencing homelessness and the kind of care they would receive if they do get in.
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Sep 17, 2026
Sara Bareilles talks to Morning Edition about grief, infertility and the experiences that shaped her new album.
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Sep 17, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles about learning to deal with loss, and "Good Grief," her new album and documentary, which shows a darker side of her writing.
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Sep 17, 2026
Tension over state dinner guest list and other key details remain uncertain ahead of China's big U.S. visit.
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Sep 17, 2026
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become increasingly common on the campaign trail at a moment when many Republicans are eager to shift attention away from the economy.
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Sep 17, 2026
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
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Sep 17, 2026
There have been four measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania this summer amid a growing outbreak in the state.
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Sep 17, 2026
Protests over rising fuel protest are happening around the world, a ripple effect as the Us war on Iran is dragging Saudi Arabia in deeper
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Sep 17, 2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with oil markets expert Ellen R. Wald of the Atlantic Council about how the escalation in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is affecting global oil and gas prices.
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Sep 17, 2026
King Charles convenes leaders of artificial intelligence companies at a summit in Scotland, amid mounting fears that unchecked AI could threaten humanity.
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Sep 17, 2026
A law requires builders to use American-made construction materials if they want to get certain federal funds. It's slowing affordable housing construction.
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Sep 16, 2026
Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody's Analytics, talks about the Federal Reserve's expected decision to raise interest rates and the implications of that move.
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Sep 16, 2026
Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican alleges that Hegseth has waged the Iran war illegally, among other "high crimes and misdemeanors."
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Sep 16, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to tech journalists Casey Newton and Kevin Roose about their new show 'Machine Gods,' which is coming to NPR.
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Sep 16, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with journalist Chris Whipple about his new Vanity Fair feature with revealing details about the political development of JD Vance.
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Sep 16, 2026
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
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Sep 16, 2026
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
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Sep 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation. That will make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
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Sep 16, 2026
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
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Sep 16, 2026
The Mexican guitar duo of Rodrigo y Gabriela found an unexpected kinship with the people of Japan when they play there. A new album called "OurHome" explores what it means to feel at home.
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Sep 16, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Trump ally Steve Bannon about why he wants AI development to be reigned in.
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Sep 16, 2026
Where does Steve Bannon fit in the debate over regulating or slowing AI? He tells Morning Edition where he breaks with Trump and what he thinks Washington should do.
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Sep 16, 2026
Democrats plan to send at least 10,000 volunteer "Democracy Protectors" to the polls during the midterms to deter voter intimidation.
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Sep 15, 2026
President Trump continues to support frontier artificial intelligence development, despite industry fears such technology could destroy humanity, casting AI as a critical race against China.
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Sep 15, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,I-Vermont, about his concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence.
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Sep 15, 2026
In the face of soaring diesel prices, President Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy sites.
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Sep 15, 2026
Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.
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Sep 15, 2026
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark discusses growing concerns about artificial intelligence, recent warning signs and what he says companies should do to reduce the risks.
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Sep 15, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Anthropic Co-Founder Jack Clark about the risks of artificial intelligence and possible solutions.
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Sep 15, 2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Stacey Vanek Smith, reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, about the 10-year Treasury yield's brief rise to 5% Monday and how the Federal Reserve might react.
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Sep 15, 2026
The words "climate change" are slowly being removed from textbooks in Florida and from the state's education standards.
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Sep 15, 2026
Haitians in the US has lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang warfare, disease and poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.
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Sep 15, 2026
Bob Mackie, designer of glitzy costumes for stage and screen, died Monday of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California.
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Sep 15, 2026
The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's push for new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election.
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Sep 15, 2026
The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's push for new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election.
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Sep 15, 2026
NPR's A Martinez talks with David Becker, founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, about the Supreme Court decision rejecting President Trump's restrictions on mail-in ballots.
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Sep 15, 2026
The EPA announced Monday its repealing limits on greenhouse gas emissions that come from power plants.
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Sep 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, is under pressure by two wars choking shipping on either side of its coast.
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Sep 14, 2026
After a string of security-related incidents involving AI agents and a high-profile resignation, AI industry leaders appear poised to slow down the pace of development to make sure it stays safe.
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Sep 14, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, about his efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Sep 14, 2026
U.K. and Irish politicians on the left and the right are in rare agreement over President Trump's suggestion that Ireland and Northern Ireland reunite — he doesn't know what he's talking about.
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Sep 14, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Jacob Weisberg about his new book, "Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era."
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Sep 14, 2026
Iran's attacks forced the U.S. to pull back many troops stationed in the Gulf, leaving the future of these bases in question.
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Sep 14, 2026
It's probably going to cost more to heat your home this winter. Forecasters say heating bills are likely to climb faster than overall inflation, despite what's expected to be a relatively mild winter.
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Sep 14, 2026
When it comes to longevity, lots of research has shown how much you move matters. But a new study finds your pace may also be key -- even if you fall far short of daily step goals.
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Sep 14, 2026
Hundreds of election officials from around the country are meeting to discuss how to defend the integrity of the midterm elections, including against interference by the federal government.federal government.
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Sep 14, 2026
NASA has been moving engineers out of their labs as a way to reduce waste. But the moves may be limiting the agency's ability to make spacecraft.
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Sep 14, 2026
President Trump returns to the U.S. ready to rally on behalf of Republican candidates as the midterm election enters its crucial fall stretch.
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Sep 14, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel checks in on GOP voters' outlook with Republican pollster Jim Hobart of Public Opinion Strategies.
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Sep 11, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Today, Americans are honoring the lives lost and reflecting on the aftermath of that tragic day.
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Sep 11, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin asks John Avlon, who was chief speechwriter to New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the time of the 9/11 attacks, for his memories of that day.
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Sep 11, 2026
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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Sep 11, 2026
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future.
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Sep 11, 2026
Morning Edition hosts Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin both reported from the Sept. 11 terror attack sites. Steve recalls reporting outside the Pentagon and Michel recounts her time in lower Manhattan.
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Sep 11, 2026
The spotlight on Friday's inflation report is even brighter than usual. The cost-of-living update will be a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates next week.
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Sep 11, 2026
Many financial technology companies are applying to become banks. The Indicator finds out what it takes to go through this process and what benefits come with a bank charter.
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Sep 11, 2026
The last person NPR's Steve Inskeep interviewed before the 9/11 attacks was an up-and-coming Democratic lawmaker named Nancy Pelosi. Now, they discuss how the world changed after that day.
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Sep 11, 2026
Vice President Vance delivered remarks at the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention, as President Trump relished his last convention as the Republican Party's dominant leader.
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Sep 11, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.
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Sep 10, 2026
President Trump kicked off the Republican midterm convention with a primetime speech, outlining the Republican message and promising Americans a payout if the GOP wins the upcoming election.
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Sep 10, 2026
Veteran pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz gives an analysis of President Trump's speech at the Republicans' midterm convention.
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Sep 10, 2026
New York City's firefighters are demanding answers after the city released documents showing how toxic the air quality was following the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11.
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Sep 10, 2026
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman starred in the 1998 film "Practical Magic," which has since become an "occult" hit. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Bullock about the long-delayed "Practical Magic 2."
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Sep 10, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin asks Maine's Democratic Governor Janet Mills about the impact of the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war on her state.
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Sep 10, 2026
The Trump administration is making a new push to exclude millions of U.S. residents from a key census count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."
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Sep 10, 2026
Unusual locations for immigration court hearings appear to be another tactic in a broader strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already-limited due process.
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Sep 10, 2026
NPR accompanies UN peacekeepers behind Israeli lines as Israel expands its occupation of South Lebanon following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
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Sep 10, 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court is holding a hearing to determine if the Republican secretary of state should be held in contempt of court for using a redistricting map it rejected.
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Sep 09, 2026
The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. troops in Jordan.
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Sep 09, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with retired General Joseph Votel about the latest attacks and counterattacks from Iran.
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Sep 09, 2026
The redistricting that Republicans hoped would help them win a key House seat in Missouri is in limbo after contradictory court rulings.
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Sep 09, 2026
Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election.
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Sep 09, 2026
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks off in Dallas Wednesday.
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Sep 09, 2026
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks off in Dallas Wednesday.
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Sep 09, 2026
The catastrophic 9/11 attacks forced the intelligence community to radically revamp its ways of doing business. Now, critics say, President Trump is dismantling much of what was built since then.
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Sep 09, 2026
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for.
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Sep 09, 2026
Back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran continue, U.K. imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements, accusing settlers of "ethnic cleansing," Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns.
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Sep 09, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former NFL player, author and activist Colin Kaepernick about his new memoir, "The Perilous Fight."
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Sep 09, 2026
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.
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Sep 09, 2026
New York City has released 170,000 documents it says show officials knew the air quality around the World Trade Center after 9/11 was dangerous to breathe, but they didn't warn local residents.
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Sep 09, 2026
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. We explore what the party is hoping to get out of the gathering.
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Sep 09, 2026
In the Portland, Oregon, area, a nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes, and distributes it to people in need.
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Sep 09, 2026
Former Sen. John Sununu will face Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's Senate race in November. The race is one of the most competitive in the midterms and could help determine control of the Senate.
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Sep 09, 2026
In years past, the idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election would've been considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials - and judges - are preparing for.
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