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It's America's 'Manifest Destiny' to plant a flag on Mars, Trump says
Trump says Americans should look to the stars, by sending astronauts to Mars.
NPR NewsNPR NewsBiden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier was convicted of killing two FBI agents in the 1970s.
NPR NewsMigrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
NPR NewsHow Trump's inauguration speech length compares to previous presidents'
Trump's second inauguration speech came out to 2,885 words — considerably longer than his 2017 address, though shorter than the off-the-cuff remarks he gave to supporters after being sworn in Monday.
NPR NewsThe Wars Trump Inherits
As President Trump takes office he inherits two international conflicts in which the United States is deeply involved. On the campaign trail he said he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Last month he said there would be "hell to pay" if Hamas and Israel did not reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal before he assumed office. A temporary and fragile ceasefire began on Sunday. We hear from NPR correspondents in Israel, Russia and Ukraine to hear about those countries' expectations for the Trump presidency.
NPR NewsTrump taps 19 Fox pundits, personalities and producers for second term
President Trump has proposed 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists and commentators for senior positions in his second White House term.
NPR NewsStrong Santa Ana winds hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles -- again
Nearly two weeks after the start of two of the most devastating wildfires to hit the Los Angeles area, Southern California is under an extreme fire risk warning again.
NPR NewsTexas could join Louisiana with a law to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Similar proposals are in multiple states after a court ruling in 2022, though opponents say the move would impose one religious view on people with different religious traditions
NPR NewsTrump plans to declare a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?
President Trump is making energy a top priority on his first day in office, pledging to declare a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.
NPR NewsTrump reinforces use of his 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The policy, which was created and implemented during the first Trump administration in 2019, resulted in tens of thousands of migrants waiting for extended periods in Mexico.
NPR NewsTrump promises new names: 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley'
President Trump pledged to change the name of two natural landmarks in his second inaugural address. Can he do that?
NPR NewsTrump to make historic move towards revoking birthright citizenship
Trump wants to reinterpret the phrasing of the 14th Amendment to mean that the federal government would not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status.
NPR NewsKey moments from Trump's inaugural address
President Donald Trump's second inaugural address gave clues about what Trump will focus on — and how he sees the country.
NPR NewsSnoop Dogg and others face heat for performing at Trump's pre-inauguration ball
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
NPR NewsA conversation about MLK's legacy, and a second Trump administration
Monday marks both the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th President. We reflect on this with scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude.
NPR NewsAll of the Day 1 executive actions Trump has announced so far
Trump is expected to sign a slew of actions relating to immigration and other issues.
NPR NewsFollow NPR for Donald Trump's Inauguration Day coverage
Follow NPR's live special coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration, including his swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Here's how to watch and listen.
NPR NewsFormer head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died
Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.
NPR NewsNews site focused on Elon Musk to launch
Musk News, a new twice-weekly news site, will focus on the billionaire and Trump advisor's influence and actions over the course of the new presidency.
NPR NewsAustin Tice's mother returns to Syria in search for son
For the first time in a decade, Debra Tice, the mother of missing American journalist, Austin Tice, returns to Syria to find news of her son.
NPR NewsWhat to know for Trump's inauguration. And, a Civil Rights icon remembers MLK Jr.
Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr.
NPR NewsHow a stranger's kindness taught a mom to be a 'more accepting person'
After Virginia Squier's young daughter accidentally boarded a train without her, a stranger stepped in to help.
NPR NewsBiden pardons Fauci, Milley and members of Jan. 6 panel
In a statement released Monday, President Biden said the pardons "should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing." President-elect Trump has criticized many of the officials Biden pardoned.
NPR NewsTrump promised dozens of actions on immigration on Day 1. Here's what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
NPR NewsPrince Harry's case against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids goes to trial
A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.
NPR NewsInside Trump's Inauguration Day: How, when and what to watch
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon followed by a presidential parade, signing ceremony and inaugural balls.
NPR NewsWith fewer protesters and a renewed focus, activists plan for a second round of Trump
President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday and Democratic organizers are not seeing the mass-scale opposition they witnessed in 2017. So, they're adjusting with a focus on Trump's agenda.
NPR NewsWhat to know about Ohio State, Notre Dame and college football's championship game
That the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, two of the sport's most storied teams, are squaring off in the title game is a TV executive's dream — and a fitting end to the first-ever 12-team playoff.
NPR NewsVillage People founder says everybody can enjoy their music, Republican or Democrat
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
NPR NewsAt least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
Officials said the attacks happened in the Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, following the government's failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.