Jim Kane

Federal agents spread out across D.C. streets amid Trump's vow to crack down on crime President Trump promised a weekend crackdown on Washington, D.C.'s homeless population and criminals. Trump activated federal agents to also be a show of force across the district.

Crime is not 'out of control' in D.C. as the president has claimed.

Murder has been falling there since 2023. Carjackings too.

This is mirroring a nationwide trend in declining crime, particularly violent crime.

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Trump: “We’re starting with DC.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex marriage.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote

With summit looming, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he won't give land to Russia President Zelenskyy's remarks come as U.S. and Russian leaders plan a summit next Friday. President Trump wants an end to the war and says it could involve 'some swapping of territory.'

"Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier," Zelenskyy said.

Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97 Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

RIP Jim Lovell

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

Just to be clear: While the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is "winding down," NPR is not. Our reporting will continue, on the radio and online.

Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says.

After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this coming September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says.

'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual a...

Hell on Earth

This was the week that comedy pushed back South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.

This was the week that comedy pushed back