Here are some of the NPR stories that had a big impact in 2025

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From 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 court in New York City.

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.