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Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses President Trump's recission request
NPR speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., about President Trump formally asking Congress to cancel funds it has already approved for public media and foreign aid.
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Trump asks Congress to cancel funding already approved for foreign aid, public media
President Trump on Tuesday formally asked Congress to cancel funds it has already approved for foreign aid and public media. Congress has 45 days to approve or reject these requests.
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Morning news brief
Tariffs on imported metals double to 50% on Wednesday, Trump asks Congress to cancel funding already approved for foreign aid and public media, the latest updates on aid distribution in Gaza.
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Navy SEAL-turned-doctor-turned-astronaut says he had a clear motivator — serve others
Remember those assignments when you were little about what you wanted to be when you grow up? You might hear doctor, astronaut or Navy SEAL. Jonny Kim has been all three.
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The latest on Sean Combs' federal criminal trial
A former security guard testified Tuesday that Sean Combs offered tens of thousands of dollars for security footage that allegedly showed him assaulting then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
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Denver researchers say robot companions can improve senior citizens' quality of life
AI companies are pushing increasingly lifelike ways to interact with their technology. Researchers in Denver say they have an AI-powered robot that can really improve senior citizens' quality of life.
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Trump ally Michael Boren expected to be confirmed to lead the U.S. Forest Service
Michael Boren, an ally of President Trump, is expected to be confirmed by the Senate to run the U.S. Forest Service. It's an agency he's frequently fought with as a wealthy, private landowner.
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La Scala opera house names South Korean conductor as first-ever Asian director
The historic La Scala opera house in Italy has announced that renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-Whun will take over in 2027 and serve as music director until 2030.
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With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete
President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%. It's designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals.
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WorldPride is in D.C. this year — which may be why attendance and sponsorship are down
The ripple effects of the Trump administration's anti-trans and DEI policies and rhetoric can be felt throughout this year's WorldPride festival.
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Group targeted in Colorado attack figuring out how to continue its mission
Sunday's attack in Boulder targeted a group called Run for Their Lives, which raises awareness about the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Now, they're figuring out how to move on.
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Colorado firebomb suspect faces attempted murder and hate crime charges
The man arrested for attacking people marching in Colorado in support of Israeli hostages said he "wanted to kill Zionist people." He faces a federal hate crime charge and attempted murder charges.
