NPR's Scott Simon asks the Washington Post's Laura Meckler about the long-term consequences of the Trump administration's legal battle with Harvard University.

President Trump is drastically reducing the number of national security and foreign policy experts employed by the National Security Council.

Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S.

Memorial Day marks the start of the summer travel season. Many Americans are feeling more budget-conscious but that won't stop them from hitting the road.

Russians remember Yuri Grigorovich, a choreographer who was artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet for three decades. He died May 19 aged 98.