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National After a limited release of Epstein files leaves many unsatisfied, what's next? The Justice Department is facing pushback from lawmakers and the public for its failure to release all of its files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Stephen Fowler
Politics DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S. Ximena Bustillo
Arts & Life What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking. Linda Holmes
Environment Trump says cost was behind his water pipeline veto, but some say it's retribution The president says his veto of a Colorado infrastructure project is about "fiscal sanity." Some say the president is retaliating against the state for political reasons.
Navigating uncertainty In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty.
Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina are still waiting on FEMA relief Some people in North Carolina say the agency is stalling applications for relief.
Politics George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021. Rachel Treisman
World Trump vows to 'rescue' Iran's protesters. Iran warns the U.S. to stay out of it President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. Iranian officials alleged the U.S. and Israel were stoking the sweeping protests, and said U.S. military bases in the region are legitimate targets. The Associated Press
Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Joe Veyera This week… Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. Patricia Murphy
Politics Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release. Michel Martin
