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Politics Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks about the conflict in the Middle East NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for his perspective of the conflict in the Middle East and the failed Senate effort to restrain U.S. military actions against Iran. Steve Inskeep
World U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. NPR Staff
Politics In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Business Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out. Vito Emanuel
Politics A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether. Stephen Fowler
World Morning news brief Middle East conflict enters Day 6, clerics convene to replace Iran's supreme leader, China to send special envoy to help mediate the US-Israel-Iran war. Steve Inskeep
Arts & Life Nominees talk about new Oscars category: casting The Academy Awards will for the first time spotlight a vital, often overlooked craft: casting. NPR speaks with all the nominees in the new category. Mandalit del Barco
Arts & Life Massachusetts cinema collects mispronounced film titles The employees of a movie theater have been keeping a list of some of the mis-remembered film titles that ticket-buyers have asked for. Hosts
National Concerns about maintenance of aircraft carrier USS Ford The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been at the center of two major conflicts in recent months. Some parents of crew members and lawmakers worry about the impact of its lengthy deployment. Steve Walsh
National Security Counterterrorism expert discusses possible domestic risks after US strikes on Iran What are the domestic risks of terror attacks following U.S. strikes on Iran? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Matthew Levitt, a counterterrorism expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Steve Inskeep