Elena Moore

His supporters are thrilled, his detractors dismayed. Trump's remarks are set to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

His supporters are thrilled, his detractors dismayed. Trump's remarks are set to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

The order directs the Trump administration to immediately end any federal funding pause, pointing to information from states that details how some funding has remained inaccessible. The legal challenge is one of two lawsuits sparked by a memo from the Office of Management and Budget last month.

The order directs the Trump administration to immediately end any federal funding pause, pointing to information from states that details how some funding has remained inaccessible. The legal challenge is one of two lawsuits sparked by a memo from the Office of Management and Budget last month.

That memo was rescinded days after it was released, but the White House says a review of federal funding is still necessary. The administration also argued in a court filing that it had acted, quote, in good faith to interpret the scope of the court's temporary restraining order. Elena Moore, NPR News.

That memo was rescinded days after it was released, but the White House says a review of federal funding is still necessary. The administration also argued in a court filing that it had acted, quote, in good faith to interpret the scope of the court's temporary restraining order. Elena Moore, NPR News.

Political leaders, friends, and family described Carter as both a powerful president and politician and a thoughtful and giving man. President Biden, who was a longtime friend and colleague of the 39th president, delivered a eulogy at the service. He praised Carter's character and legacy, casting a forward-looking message.

Political leaders, friends, and family described Carter as both a powerful president and politician and a thoughtful and giving man. President Biden, who was a longtime friend and colleague of the 39th president, delivered a eulogy at the service. He praised Carter's character and legacy, casting a forward-looking message.

In addition to Biden, all four living former presidents attended the funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in less than two weeks. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

In addition to Biden, all four living former presidents attended the funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in less than two weeks. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Hegseth was, quote, "...doing very well." He called him a winner and added there is nothing that can be done to change that. Over the past few weeks, Hegseth has been meeting with Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill trying to shore up support. But as he remains at the center of a number of allegations, it's left some lawmakers concerned.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Hegseth was, quote, "...doing very well." He called him a winner and added there is nothing that can be done to change that. Over the past few weeks, Hegseth has been meeting with Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill trying to shore up support. But as he remains at the center of a number of allegations, it's left some lawmakers concerned.

And it's unclear whether Hegseth has the support needed to be confirmed. That said, Republicans will hold a majority in the Senate next year. And while no GOP senator has said they would be a definite no vote, enough have expressed reservations to potentially sink his nomination if Hegseth is ultimately unable to gain their support. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

And it's unclear whether Hegseth has the support needed to be confirmed. That said, Republicans will hold a majority in the Senate next year. And while no GOP senator has said they would be a definite no vote, enough have expressed reservations to potentially sink his nomination if Hegseth is ultimately unable to gain their support. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

Unemployment inched up a little bit in November from 4.1 to 4.2 percent, but that's still quite low by historical standards. We're also seeing an uptick in the number of workers quitting jobs, which typically is a sign that they're pretty confident they can find another position.

Unemployment inched up a little bit in November from 4.1 to 4.2 percent, but that's still quite low by historical standards. We're also seeing an uptick in the number of workers quitting jobs, which typically is a sign that they're pretty confident they can find another position.

Maybe the clearest signal that we're still in a pretty solid job market is that wages continue to go up at a pretty healthy pace. You know, average wages in November were 4 percent higher than a year ago. That's almost certainly a bigger jump than we saw in prices. We'll find out for sure next week when the inflation data comes out.

Maybe the clearest signal that we're still in a pretty solid job market is that wages continue to go up at a pretty healthy pace. You know, average wages in November were 4 percent higher than a year ago. That's almost certainly a bigger jump than we saw in prices. We'll find out for sure next week when the inflation data comes out.

In a statement on X, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the Biden family for eroding public trust in the justice system, adding that, quote, real reform cannot begin soon enough. Johnson is one of a handful of prominent Republicans who have spoken out about this, and some Democrats have also come out against the pardon.

In a statement on X, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the Biden family for eroding public trust in the justice system, adding that, quote, real reform cannot begin soon enough. Johnson is one of a handful of prominent Republicans who have spoken out about this, and some Democrats have also come out against the pardon.