What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
Hide SummaryThe Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know and what to do if you'll be affected.Read more
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
Hide SummaryA lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled.Read more
Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
Hide SummaryIn some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.Read more
Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday
Hide SummaryWeinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct.Read more
Former Defense Department official discusses Pentagon turmoil, Hegseth Signal chats
Hide SummaryNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.Read more