President Trump takes victory lap after Congress passes tax cut and policy bill
President Trump touted his success in Iowa Thursday night and has a signing planned for his signature tax cut and policy bill on July Fourth.
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What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad
It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to them. And, this one secret will give you the perfect summer pasta salad.
States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal
About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river.
How did Elon Musk's Starlink become so dominant in the market?
The team from NPR's "Planet Money" looks at Elon Musk's Starlink and its big lead in the satellite internet market. Can it stay ahead of its competitors?
On this July 4th, NPR listeners describe what freedom means to them
For Independence Day, NPR's "Morning Edition" asked listeners to define freedom.
Nation's largest teachers union gathers in Portland, Oregon
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to shrink the federal government's role in education, members of the nation's largest teachers union are gathering in Portland, Oregon.
17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today's America
This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.
Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?
The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.
North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea
South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.
Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation; firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey, Syria
A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides.