Leila Fadel
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A Canadian government panel is addressing concerns about Trump's 2nd term
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger about the expected impact on Canada of Donald Trump's re-election as U.S. president.
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Leaders of the world's largest economies are gathering in Rio de Janeiro
As Brazil hosts the G-20 summit, it is likely President Biden's last international gathering. The meeting's agenda may be overshadowed by the incoming Trump administration.
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Trump intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Trump announced he intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, putting a fierce critic of federal law enforcement in charge of the Justice Department.
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The incoming Trump administration is likely to alter many of the world's conflicts
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker about President-elect Donald Trump's campaign boasts that he can end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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Patrick Dempsey aims to raise awareness of cancer disparities and encourage screening
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with actor Patrick Dempsey about his efforts to raise money for cancer treatment and prevention.
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The political outlook for Trump's 2nd term is taking shape
A lot of President-elect Donald Trump's policy depends on whether the Republicans win a majority in the House, which has several races still outstanding.
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Israel's fired defense minister slams Netanyahu on his last day
Israel’s ousted defense minister says the military achieved all of its Gaza objectives, and the prime minister held up a cease-fire deal that would have ended the war and freed remaining hostages.
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Trump said he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters. How does that power work?
Legal scholar Kim Wehle unpacks Trump's promise to pardon Jan. 6 attackers and why his pardoning power might have wider ranging implications.
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During the campaign, Trump promised to be a dictator — but only for a day
President-elect Donald Trump bills himself as a strongman. NPR's Leila Fadel asks philosopher, professor and author Jason Stanley why that appeals to American voters.
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Post election: Control of more state legislatures will be split between 2 parties
Despite outspending Republicans, Democrats didn’t achieve some ambitious goals in state legislative races. They lost power in Michigan and Minnesota, making some gains in Wisconsin and North Carolina.
