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Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses Trump's tougher approach toward Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about President Trump's threat of high tariffs on Russia and its partners and about a sanctions bill he co-sponsored in Congress.
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Morning news brief
President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia, Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue, Trump faces backlash over handling of Epstein files.
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Thousands continue search for those missing following deadly floods in central Texas
Recent storms have slowed recovery efforts in central Texas following the July 4 floods that killed more than 130 people. About 14,000 volunteers are searching for at least 100 people still missing.
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A look at President Trump's change in approach toward Russia and Putin
NPR speaks with Marc Caputo, a senior politics reporter for Axios, about Trump's recent change in approach toward Russia and Vladimir Putin.
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses Trump's use of tariffs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman about what he says is the "unprecedented" use of tariffs by President Trump to send political messages.
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The view from Europe on President Trump's new 30% tariff threat
President Trump has announced 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union, which are slated to take effect Aug. 1 if a trade deal is not made. NPR reports on the reaction from Europe.
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Morning news brief
The reaction from Europe as Trump threatens 30% tariffs if deal not made, Trump to meet with secretary general of NATO over Russia's war in Ukraine, the latest on the deadly floods in central Texas.
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The latest on the deadly floods in central Texas
The search for additional victims from floods in Kerr County, Texas was suspended Sunday because of new storms. The death toll reached at least 132 people, with more than 160 listed as missing.
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Why the latest season of 'Love Island USA' became the internet's obsession
Love Island USA Season 7 has drawn outsized attention. Slate magazine culture writer Nadira Goffe says that's because fans have more sway than ever.
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William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research
What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.