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The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
Rachel Treisman | May 4, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC
Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Get ideas from our listeners
Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Get ideas from our listeners
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our audience. They share the best gifts they've ever received from their loved ones.
Malaka Gharib | May 4, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC
At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect
At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect
On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.
Ivy Buck | May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder
How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder
Eric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for a drop in Black representation in Congress.
Michel Martin, Brittney Melton | May 4, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Many of the nation's overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.
Lauren Sommer | May 4, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
Trump's power of political retribution will be tested this week in Indiana primary
Trump's power of political retribution will be tested this week in Indiana primary
President Trump has thrown his support behind challengers to Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push.
Tamara Keith | May 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in certifying future elections, a new report finds.
Miles Parks | May 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Bill aims to stop 'claim sharks' from targeting disabled vets after NPR investigation
Bill aims to stop 'claim sharks' from targeting disabled vets after NPR investigation
The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge veterans for a service lawmakers say is supposed to be free.
Caley Fox Shannon, Chris Arnold, Quil Lawrence | May 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
The oldest millennials are turning 45 this year. The oldest Gen Xers are now 60. So how prepared will they be to thrive in the decades ahead? A new tool helps people assess beyond just savings.
Allison Aubrey | May 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
'Adolescence' creator talks teenage masculinity again for 'Lord of the Flies' series
'Adolescence' creator talks teenage masculinity again for 'Lord of the Flies' series
Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters.
A Martínez, Ava Pukatch | May 4, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC
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