Under court order to restart SNAP food aid, the administration now says some will get 65% of their benefits. But policy groups say the formula for calculating them will leave many with far less.

Smith revisits her childhood and offers insights into her marriage in a new memoir. Bread of Angels offers an intimate, if imperfect, view of the visionary punk poet. n.pr/3Lj9B5w

New York City's CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him. n.pr/4qJe29O

California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi reflected on her nearly 40 years in office representing San Francisco in Congress in a video message announcing that she will not seek reelection next year.

There's a global shortage of radiologists. Now artificial intelligence is helping speed up the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hard-to-reach communities. n.pr/49BWN3Z

A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most effective leaders of the Democratic party. n.pr/4oNT0F6

As The Life of a Showgirl's numbers dwindle, some fresh voices liven up the song and album charts this week. n.pr/3LLVGEZ

JUST IN: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not run for re-election, ending her historic tenure in Congress

After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes. n.pr/4ojTXFs

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces. n.pr/3JNSyIa

President Trump calls on Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown. And, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs. n.pr/490LF0v

Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E

Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power. n.pr/485sLnd

The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Reporters from the NPR Network are digging into the ways the government shutdown is playing out in their region. n.pr/43jn3MS

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds. n.pr/3JKaeo6

Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service. n.pr/4hHf7uy

The judge ordered prosecutors to produce evidence by the end of the day on Thursday following concerns that the Justice Department was trying to "indict first" and investigate second. n.pr/496t6bm

The plane crashed and burst into flames on Tuesday in Louisville, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 20 others. The disaster also shut down the largest UPS package distribution hub. n.pr/47JHT9w

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. n.pr/47Ge8Gm

Democratic socialism doesn't have a one-size-fits-all definition. But its proponents emphasize a stronger role for the government over the economy to benefit the public. n.pr/47F4jZp

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers. n.pr/4oN8zwM

Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she's ready to push back on President Trump's "bad policies" for the sake of Virginians. n.pr/47XUWW6

At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr

The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. n.pr/43W4f6r

Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces more than 180 state charges for first-degree murder, attempted murder and using explosive devices. He also faces federal hate crimes charges. (via @coloradopublic.bsky.social)

Famine has now been declared in regions of Sudan. What does it take for such a declaration to be issued?

Sarah Snook plays a mother desperately trying to locate her 5-year-old son in this gripping Peacock miniseries. The psychological thriller is adapted from Andrea Mara's novel All Her Fault. n.pr/3JxlhB4

Copeland says her final performance with American Ballet Theatre was a thank you to the communities that had supported her. "What I represented is something far bigger than me," she says. n.pr/4peIfw7

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration. n.pr/4i3JXOx

The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. n.pr/3JyNgjS

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections. n.pr/49AB24C

In a list of the most important technologies that have shaped the American West, barbed wire would be near the top. It's great for the livestock industry, but can harm wildlife.

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate. n.pr/43cWaKo

The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency. n.pr/3X99ufk

The comments came as federal courts ordered the Trump administration to resume food assistance payments.

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010. n.pr/3Jwlcxw

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. n.pr/4hGRIcK

There are strict rules about what drug companies can say in TV or print ads. But a new study shows there's a lot more wiggle room when companies pay to sponsor online search results.

Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people. n.pr/3LIXtL2

Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help. n.pr/49lJgOf

The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money. n.pr/3LlTiEZ

As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. n.pr/4qXUWNs

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. n.pr/3JGPkWR

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party. n.pr/3JKZzJO

Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNS per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame. n.pr/493YcAm

The Doobie Brothers, now more than 50 years in, start this set with "Takin' It to the Streets" and never let off the gas. n.pr/4hJxLlv

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire's nomination because of concerns about his political leanings. n.pr/43SvjU2

The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people. n.pr/43eNJ1j

JUST IN: California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.

JUST IN: Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.