Libby Casey

Canada is seeing a surge in applications for citizenship from Americans after Canadian law changed in December, loosening the requirements.

It opens citizenship to anyone who can prove they have a Canadian ancestor, not just a parent.

Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are now considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.

Immigration lawyers in the U.S.

and Canada say they've been overwhelmed by clients seeking help submitting proof.

This is NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Libby Casey.

The Justice Department is dropping its investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

The decision likely paves the way for the Senate to confirm President Trump's nominee to head the central bank, Kevin Warsh.

NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.

President Trump has announced a three-week extension to pause the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

But as NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports from Beirut, both sides have continued to acknowledge attacks despite the agreement.

The tech company Meta has announced it is laying off about 10 percent of its staff.

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is now investing heavily on developing AI.

This year, Meta forecasts record capital expenditures of up to $135 billion, almost double what it spent last year.

NPR's John Ruich reports the layoffs will take place May 20.

Metta is a financial supporter of NPR.

Officials are ordering more evacuations in Georgia for residents near a large wildfire that has destroyed scores of homes in the state's rural southeast.

This is NPR News live in Washington.

The cannabis industry is applauding the Trump administration's move this week to ease restrictions on medical marijuana.