Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu amid questions over Gaza's future.Από τον Hadeel Al-Shalchi

The Trump administration's funding freezes have brought pro-democracy organizations created by Congress to a standstill.Από τον Frank Langfitt

After a chaotic trade deadline involving some of the league's biggest stars, the NBA looks different than it did two weeks ago. The Athletic's Dave DuFour talks to NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.Από τον Ayesha Rascoe

"Micro dramas" became a billion-dollar industry in China during the pandemic. Now, they are becoming popular in the U.S., too.Από τον Sherisse Pham

As the Trump administration pushes the boundaries of executive authority, some state governors are pushing back.Από τον Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gigi Reece, Nora Cheng, and Penelope Lowenstein. They formed the band Horsegirl after meeting in the School of Rock. Their new album is "Phonetics On and On."Από τον Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Christopher Andrews about his new thriller, set in rural Ireland, "Bring Them Down."Από τον Ryan Benk

Students at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon are trying to bring more attention to one of the world's smaller and often overlooked plants with this year's seventh annual Moss Appreciation Week. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on February 14, 2025.)Από τον Deena Prichep

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash what happens if the president flouts court orders. Prakash clerked for Assoc. Justice Clarence Thomas.Από τον Ayesha Rascoe

In Mexico, a country that loves a rags-to-riches story, a street sweeper with a golden voice has suddenly become a pop sensation.Από τον Eyder Peralta

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WUSF listener Wendy Belkin of Clearwater, Fla.Από τον Will Shortz

Correspondents in Kyiv, Mumbai, Johannesburg, and Mexico City give examples of the effects of the Trump administration's gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development.Από τον Joanna Kakissis

The cancellation of a minimum exception for inspections and tariffs on shipments from China threatens some online shipping giants like Shein and Temu.Από τον Alina Selyukh

For nearly a month, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the state capitol while Republicans ran what some called a "shadow government." Now lawmakers have struck a deal.Από τον Clay Masters

President Trump is teasing new moves in international trade this week, while Elon Musk is trying to continue his blitz through federal agencies.Από τον Asma Khalid

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Alison Green, author of the "Ask a Manager" blog, what questions she's been getting from federal workers amid all the uncertainty caused by the Trump administration.Από τον Ayesha Rascoe

Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.Από τον Ayesha Rascoe