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This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and redacted by in part by the FBI, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 search by the FBI of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Trump team may have hidden or moved classified material, DoJ says

The Justice Department said Tuesday it had uncovered efforts to obstruct its investigation into the discovery of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate

NPR's head of programming, Anya Grundmann, is leaving the network at the end of the year.

NPR's podcast and programming chief Anya Grundmann to leave after 30 years

NPR's top programming executive, Anya Grundmann, will leave at the end of the year. She has overseen numerous hits for the network, including Tiny Desk.

A Pop Idol Writer For China's New Generation

Author Guo Jingming, 25, is a pop icon in China. His work has been attacked for commercialism and narcissism, the very criticism often directed at China's generation of only children under the one-child policy. But his popularity is unmistakable: He reportedly has earned $3.5 million in the past two years as the nation's top-selling author.

Clockwise from top left: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on climate change

As Republicans seek their party's nomination in the 2024 presidential election, their stances on key issues will be top of mind for voters. Climate change is particularly important to younger voters.

Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference after his election at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023.

Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump who refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.

What to know about Iran's strike on Israel; Jury selection begins for Trump trial

Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers at an Iranian consulate in Syria. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to begin Monday in New York.

For much of Kamala Harris' political career she's been the target of online trolls

Vice President Harris is already the target of disinformation online. NPR's Michel Martin asks Nina Jankowicz of the American Sunlight Project what's ahead if Harris tops the ticket.

Bipartisan tax deal could expand child tax credit and extend business tax breaks

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.

Up First briefing: Houses passes child tax credit bill; EU agrees on Ukraine aid

The House approved a bipartisan bill that would expand the child tax credit. As tensions between Zelenskyy and his military chief rise, the EU agrees to more than $50 billion in aid for Ukraine.

11 ways NPR readers resist the impulse to shop (plus, a poem for inspo)

Buying something new can be thrilling in the moment, but will you still be glad you bought it after the fact? NPR readers share their top tips for mindful shopping to avoid regret and overspending.

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