This NPR news segment covers the Trump administration's early actions, focusing on legal challenges to its attempts to restructure federal agencies. The segment details court rulings temporarily blocking efforts to reduce the USAID workforce and restrict Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department data. A discussion with NPR's Don Gagne analyzes the broader political context, including tariff threats against Canada and Trump's controversial comments regarding Gaza. The impact of these actions on federal employees and international aid organizations is highlighted, with interviews emphasizing the uncertainty and distress caused by the administration's moves. A final segment previews the Super Bowl and discusses recent NBA trades.
