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Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.

In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.

Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts.

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks economist Keyu Jin, author of the book "The New China Playbook" about Beijing's next moves in the trade war with the U.S.

Shein and Temu goods might not be so cheap anymore. Starting today, the U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites.

The state secrets privilege allows the U.S. government to withhold sensitive evidence in court cases. Both Democratic and Republican administrations have invoked it.

The jury's been out on whether low blood levels of vitamin D increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers say a new review involving more than 12,000 people strongly suggests the answer is yes.

Associated Press reporter Matt Lee was one of two journalists allowed to accompany Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his trip to North Korea this week to retrieve three American detainees. Lee shares his impressions of that trip with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

"You can't get them anywhere else." Avocados and tequila keep Stew Leonard's CEO up at night.