Arts Aug 20 Scholar says Trump's efforts to reframe U.S. history is 'reminiscent of McCarthyism' President Trump described Smithsonian museums as “out of control” for emphasizing, in his view, “how bad slavery was.” It's part of a pattern by Trump in his second term to reframe historical narratives, in particular about racism and discrimination. Amna…
Politics Aug 01 A look at Trump's effort to reshape the White House in his image The Trump administration announced plans for one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades. It includes a 90,000 square foot state ballroom that will be built in the East Wing at a projected cost of $200 million.
Politics Jul 31 How Trump's answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami…
Politics Jul 24 Why the DOJ met with Ghislaine Maxwell amid backlash over Trump's Epstein ties The Jeffrey Epstein scandal surrounding President Trump is intensifying, fueled by growing Republican defiance even as the administration deploys efforts at distracting public attention. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Carrie Johnson, the national justice correspondent for NPR.
Nation Jul 23 How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and…
Politics Jul 22 Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports…
Politics Jul 16 Rural public media at risk as Congress moves toward funding cut Among the programs targeted for cuts in the White House rescissions package is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It's the independent nonprofit created by Congress to distribute federal funds to more than 1,500 noncommercial TV and radio stations. Tom Abbott…
Health Jul 15 AIDS program PEPFAR may escape White House attempt to cut its budget The White House backed off $400 million in immediate cuts it was proposing in the global fight against HIV and AIDS and potentially other high-profile health programs. It's part of the package of cuts facing the Senate over the next…
Politics Jul 14 Republicans face deadline to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media The White House effort to cut back $9.4 billion of already allocated government spending faces a critical vote in the Senate this week. Some Republicans have concerns about the cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting as the clock ticks…
Politics Jul 10 Jan. 6 prosecutor says firing of investigators, Trump's pardons send 'dangerous message' The Justice Department has fired several officials involved in the Jan. 6 criminal prosecution and others have been demoted to low-level positions. They are the latest moves that some say are part of a retribution campaign against anyone who worked…