President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

President Trump wants to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with two economists who unpack the repercussions for American businesses, consumers and the U.S.

Canada and Mexico struck last-minute deals with President Trump to pause 25% tariffs on a broad range of their goods.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.

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INSKEEP: A standard flight pattern ... You have, you know, the president being flown on Marine One from Andrews into the White House often. So it's a congested airspace with some special rules ...

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answered questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate ...

Eric Dezenhall is the author of "Wiseguys And The White House: Gangsters, Presidents, And The Deals They Made." He spoke with Steve Inskeep about his latest book and the root of his fascination ...