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Facing Trump's pressure, the Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time this year
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, but President Trump is demanding bigger rate cuts.
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What effect will the Fed's interest rates cut have and what could happen next
NPR talks with Stacey Vanek Smith, a reporter at Bloomberg, about the effect the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates could have.
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'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' explores how attacks on education undermine democracy
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, talks about her new book "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
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Trump to meet with prime minister as he wraps his state visit in the U.K.
After a day of royal pomp, President Trump's visit to the United Kingdom wraps up Thursday with a business reception and a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Law professor says stifling free speech is no way to commemorate Kirk's legacy
NPR speaks with Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, about the conversation emerging around free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk's death could face the death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was charged with aggravated murder Tuesday, and prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty.
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Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities
Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.
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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter go on a new excellent adventure: 'Waiting for Godot'
In one of the most buzzed-about productions of the Broadway season, former Bill & Ted actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter unite once again in "Waiting for Godot."
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Morning news brief
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump is in the U.K. for a rare second state visit, FBI director returns to Capitol Hill.
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President Trump visits U.K. for unprecedented second state visit
President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests.
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How China's growing industrial power buffers it from the trade war
China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth.
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National Parks removing historical items Trump administration found 'disparaged' U.S.
Wednesday is the deadline for National Parks across the country to remove any signs, statues or memorials the Trump administration believes reflect negatively on the country.
