Trump's peace deal between Rwanda and Congo hasn't stopped the fighting — and now his expansive mineral deal with Kinshasa is in the balance.

From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.

CBS' new editor-in-chief spiked a 60 Minutes story shortly before it was to air, leading to concerns about whether the network and its owners are bowing to the Trump administration.

Twenty-two attorneys general have sued the Trump administration over funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The consumer watchdog agency is close to running out of money.

President Trump's first year of foreign policy in his second term surprised many — for a lot of different reasons.

The Army is creating a command that will oversee planning and operations for the Americas and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on the nation's borders.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee about his recent trip to Darfur, what he witnessed at a refugee camp there, and what the needs are.

It's a tradition for many Jewish families: Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen? A group of New York City high schoolers shared their reporting with NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.

The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.