President Donald Trump

With light bills at times rivaling the cost of a house note, those with low incomes struggle to keep their homes at a safe and comfortable temperature.

At universities in California, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas, changes include campus clubs and activities, diminished research opportunities and fears for international students’ safety.

“This is what you should be able to do, is to protest peacefully," demonstrator Sue Phillips said.

Fourteen international students at Louisiana universities have had their permission to attend school in the United States revoked by the Trump administration.

Former Louisiana Lt. Gov. and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu spoke before hundreds of demonstrators at the State Capitol.

In 2025, Louisiana was the first state in the nation to qualify for a $42 billion federal program to greatly expand internet access, a significant improvement for local businesses and homes. But due to the Trump administration’s reevaluation of the program, the much-anticipated broadband expansion is in limbo.

The future of millions of dollars in funding to help low-income Louisiana residents access solar energy has grown increasingly uncertain as the Trump administration attempts to slash grant programs awarded under its predecessor.

Host Bob Pavlovich spoke with two Louisiana Medicaid providers—Alice Riener, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Care and Dr. Peggy Honoré—about how they've been preparing for potential cuts.

Groups now worry about FBI probes as they struggle to rebound from federal spending freeze enacted under President Donald Trump.

A federal pipeline safety official not authorized to speak publicly said the proposed rules were “withdrawn” in accordance with an executive order.