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What Americans can learn from the story of Russia's oligarchs

As Trump surrounds himself with tech billionaires, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist David Hoffman about Russia's history, in which a few wealthy men grew very close to political power.

This undated image shows Danielle R. Sassoon, who resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. She was one of three federal prosecutors who resigned over the Justice Department's decision to drop the Eric Adams case.

3 top U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case

The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivers remarks alongside President Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 11.

Rounding up what happened with Elon Musk and DOGE this week

Elon Musk has emerged as a key figure in President Trump's plans to reshape the government. Here's a recap of this week with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team he leads.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on the sideline of the National People's Congress in Beijing on Friday.

5 takeaways: China's foreign minister slams Trump's 'two-faced' policies

China's top foreign policy official addressed the escalating trade war with the U.S. and promoted China as an "anchor" on the global stage as America retreats from international involvement.

Elon Musk speaks as President Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 11.

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.

Protesters gather outside of USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday, after Elon Musk said his Department of Government Efficiency will shut down the foreign assistance agency.

Musk and Trump aim to shut down USAID, leaving humanitarian work in doubt

USAID is in the crosshairs of Elon Musk's government efficiency push, sending chills through the humanitarian world and drawing criticism from Democrats and nonpartisan foreign service workers.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club waves to fans as he is introduced at the start of a match of the TMRW Golf League (TGL) against Boston Common Golf, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Tiger Woods withdraws from his signature event as he processes death of his mother

Tiger Woods abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Monday, saying he was still processing the death of his mother.

Liz Perez, owner of GC Green, a general contracting and consulting firm that focuses on clean energy, at her home in Vista on Jan. 31, 2025.

Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump

California’s small businesses create the bulk of jobs in the state. Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize that.

A hearse carrying the casket of Rosa Parks and a 1950s era bus sit in front of the Metropolitan AME Church where a memorial service for the civil rights icon was being held on Oct. 31, 2005, in Washington, D.C. A judge has ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the church.

Historic Black church given 'Proud Boys' trademark calls for stand against hate

A judge ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.

It's dangerous, illegal and uncomfortable — but train hoppers ride the rails anyway

Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.

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