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As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.

A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever.

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

Do you think the country is going in the right or wrong direction? Are you happy with your vote last year or do you have any regrets? Or maybe you sat the election out? NPR wants to speak with swing voters across the political spectrum.

'Tis the season to celebrate your favorite podcast.