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Politics Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle. Michele Kelemen
Health Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!' Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease. Jonathan Lambert
World How small countries might be impacted by Trump's potential tariffs President Trump says a host of small countries should prepare for double-digit tariffs if they fail to reach trade agreements with the U.S. So what do countries like Cambodia export to the U.S.? Hosts
National Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses natural disaster response NPR's Michel Martin talks with Deanne Criswell, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under President Biden, about responding to natural disasters. Michel Martin
National President Trump to survey flood damage in central Texas on Friday President Trump is expected to visit Kerr County, Texas, on Friday to survey damage from last week's catastrophic flooding and to receive updates from local officials. A Martínez
National How 3 Muslim sisters helped change the rules of American women's wrestling Jamilah, Zaynah and Latifah McBryde grew up wrestling one another in Buffalo, N.Y. Coaches recognized their talent, but they couldn't wear the required wrestling singlet due to their faith. Lee V. Gaines
National New Hampshire judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order nationwide A federal judge in New Hampshire on Thursday blocked President Trump's executive order that attempted to end birthright citizenship, stopping it from taking effect anywhere in the U.S. Kate Dario
Politics Trump got his tax bill over the finish line. Now he has to sell it to voters The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs. Tamara Keith
Politics As Democrats spoil for a fight, a new face in the House is leading them on oversight Rep. Robert Garcia is the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. At a moment when his party is craving more confrontation with President Trump, he says he's ready to lean into the fray. Luke Garrett
Arts & Life 'I want to write myself into existence,' says 'Colored Television' author Danzy Senna was born a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. "Existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Originally broadcast Sept. 3, 2024. Terry Gross
