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After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the leader of the organization that oversees the fair. The move to oust David Beck as president and CEO came in a special meeting on Wednesday, according to Louisville media reports. The YouTube livestream of the meeting, which had been included in the State Fair Board’s agenda, had been set to private as of Thursday morning.

When Samantha Power walked out of the United States Agency for International Development's headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time on January 20, 2025, she had no idea what was to become of the agency she had led for the Biden administration for the past four years. Within days, the new Trump administration had put a stop work order on all U.S. foreign assistance, halting thousands of programs around the world — including emergency lifesaving ones — and began dismantling USAID.

What does it cost to give birth in the U.S. these days? Maybe you saved and planned ahead but were still hit with unexpected expenses. Trying to map out costs can be tough. What did you wish you knew? How could you have been more prepared? What stumbling blocks did you face in terms of healthcare choices and managing the costs? We want to hear from you. We're reporting on the cost of giving birth in the U.S. for a series called Healthcare Helpline, produced by NPR and KFF Health News.

Updated July 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM CDT House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is making the case for party unity as this year's primary season exposes ideological divisions among Democrats. Speaking with Morning Edition on Friday, Jeffries was asked twice by NPR's Michel Martin how he would work with candidates who defeated Democrats he had backed in New York primaries.

A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: A dangerous heat wave is gripping parts of the Central and Eastern United States, expected to last through the Fourth of July weekend. Temperatures could reach above 100 degrees, combined with humidity levels that make heat extra draining on the body. It comes as climate change is fueling longer and more intense heat waves across the country. Here to talk about the potential health impacts is W. Larry Kenney. He's a professor of physiology at Penn State.

Russia's economy is suffering from high inflation, an acute labor shortage and widespread fuel shortages amid sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.

NPR's A Martinez talks with Bryan West, a reporter who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today and The Tennessean, about what's could be the most anticipated wedding of the summer.

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

Democrats are hoping they can win back the House majority this fall, but fighting within the party could complicate their plans.

Millions are suffering through extreme heat, and nights don't bring much relief. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Ward, director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub.