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Politics Fed Chair Jerome Powell stands up to Trump Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell usually tries to avoid getting dragged into a fight with the Trump administration. But now that the DOJ has launched a probe of the central bank, he's on offense. Scott Horsley
Iran cracks down on protestors, Trump mulls US options Iran's government is cracking down hard on massive street protests. The number of demonstrators killed is believed to be soaring. Meanwhile, President Trump keeps suggesting the U.S. may get involved. Greg Myre
Trump doubles down on Iran threat — but also offers talks — as protest spreads President Trump doubles down on Iran threats as protests become deadlier, but also offers talks. Ruth Sherlock
Poet Amanda Gorman on her work, 'For Renee Nicole Good' Poet Amanda Gorman wrote a poem for Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE officer this week. Gorman reads her poem and speaks on its meaning. Juana Summers
National 'Hope. Hope. Hope.' How Gabby Giffords keeps fighting for change. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and Giffords Executive Director Emma Brown about their efforts to stop gun violence. Juana Summers
Politics Trump moved GOP foreign policy from neo-con to America First to the 'Donroe Doctrine' President Trump is ushering in yet another iteration of GOP foreign policy with his latest moves. Danielle Kurtzleben
National Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids There's a growing move to end what some call "the orphan tax" and stop states from taking benefit checks from children and youth in foster care. Joseph Shapiro
Health Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging. Rob Stein
Business Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year. Stephan Bisaha
Politics Ferguson may have broken WA ethics laws allowing ex-adviser to fly on state plane Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson likely violated state laws by allowing his former top adviser, Mike Webb, to travel with him on a state plane to the Tri-Cities last summer, the state Executive Ethics Board ruled Friday. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard