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Politics President Trump's rocky week at home and abroad President Trump spent much of the week on the defense after major setbacks ranging from the courts and the economy to foreign policy. Greg Myre
Politics Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change Some experts — and lawmakers themselves — think the state’s problems are starting to outgrow the legislature’s part-time schedule. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Politics Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction. Rachel Treisman
World Seville, Spain's Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle Even as religious belief declines in Spain, the processions at Seville's Semana Santa — the Holy Week lead-up to Easter — draw crowds moved by music, tradition and powerful emotion. Alexis T. Marshall
Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.
How Pakistan has been mediating the U.S.-Israel war with Iran The role of peacemaker isn't new for Pakistan.
Politics Congress isn't regulating AI, so states are stepping up State action on artificial intelligence has led to resistance from the Trump Administration.
Arts & Life 'The Drama' is a half-baked comedy about wedding stress and cancel culture Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple whose happiness is derailed when a boozy game of "What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Done?" uncovers a dark secret from the past. Justin Chang
Arts & Life Comic/filmmaker and star Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is Color Theories. Originally broadcast March 11, 2024. Terry Gross
Politics White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget President Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending. Steve Inskeep