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NPR obtains documents showing the Trump administration secretly cut nuclear safety rules to fast-track new reactors. And, investigators blame systemic failures for a deadly midair crash near D.C.

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

Some federal employees may not receive a paycheck this Friday due to the government shutdown. And, tensions between Colombia and the U.S. continue to rise as the respective leaders clash.

A pier off Gaza for aid is expected to be installed soon, but aid workers have questions. RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. The WHO says he's not alone.

In the early 2000s, war games about pandemics started popping up. But at the time, the outbreak threat couldn't compete with more visible national security concerns like wars and terrorist attacks.

The U.S. job market is white-hot, with over 300,000 jobs added to the economy last month alone. We hear from some recently-hired Americans about their experiences in getting hired for their new jobs.

Journalist Karen Hao has written a book called "Empire of AI," which details the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI.

After a decades long man hunt the defacto head of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel is arrested just outside El Paso. What more do we know about his capture and what impact, if any, will this have on the fentanyl crisis here.

Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment say the story plots and matches are boring. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Forbes sportswriter Alfred Konuwa about the drop in viewership.