As the year draws to a close, photographs offer us a way to look back at the moments that defined the year. This collection brings together images made by NPR …
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1.6 million people lost legal right to stay in U.S. in 2025 : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA immigrant from Venezuela tries in vain to access the CBP One app a day after the second inauguration of President Trump on January 21, 2025 in Nogales, Mexico. The …
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Trump intensifies blockade of Venezuela-linked oil tankers, DOJ releases more Epstein files, but lawmakers blast delay, analysis shows skyrocketing amount of “no shows” in immigration courts.
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Limiting migration led to 1.6 million losing legal status in 2025
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration has stripped legal status from 1.6 million immigrants in 11 months. It’s the largest removal of deportation protections for legal migrants in U.S. history.
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From tariffs to DOGE, reporting that had an impact in 2025 : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFrom left: Mahri Stainnak, who was fired from the federal government; Caleb Strickland, 4, who is waiting for a heart transplant; and a federal agent patrolling the halls of immigration …
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A Texas doctor provides healing to patients with vinyl music : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Tyler Jorgensen, a palliative care doctor at Dell Seton Medical Center, plays a Charlie Brown Christmas album in an office on December 9, 2025. Ferguson said this album is …
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Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRick Steves taking a selfie with community members outside the Lynnwood Hygiene Center near Seattle. He says his purchase of the property secures the future of the center, which provides …
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Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA potentially new species discovered. California Academy of Sciences hide caption toggle caption California Academy of Sciences Scientists believe they have discovered at least 20 new species in a deep …
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Venezuelans in Florida respond to Trump’s policies affecting their homeland : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVenezuelans in Florida have mixed feelings about actions from the Trump Administration toward their native country. Many welcome the idea of political change, but are upset about immigration policies. SCOTT …
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U.S. forces stop a 2nd merchant vessel off Venezuela coast : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump walks to speak with reporters while departing the White House on Friday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP U.S. forces on Saturday stopped an …