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The FAA's order to reduce flights nationwide goes into effect, the Trump administration will appeal a judge's order to restore SNAP funding, Trump's allies worry he's too focused on foreign policy.
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Anti-Defamation League says it will start an initiative to track new NYC mayor
The Anti-Defamation League is starting an initiative to track New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration and reports of antisemitism. Steve Inskeep speaks with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
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Trump administration plans to appeal judge's order to distribute full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that it must provide full SNAP food benefits. The government had been planning to fund only partial payments this month.
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Democrats swept Tuesday's election. What it could mean for next year's midterms
Democrats won every election in the 2025 off-year contests, setting them up for high expectations going into the 2026 midterms. Democrats and Republicans talk about what it could mean going forward.
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White House strikes new deals to lower prices on obesity drugs for some
The Trump administration struck deals with pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices and copays for type 2 diabetes and obesity drugs --- but not everyone will qualify.
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Rosalía's 'Lux' showcases bold new era with orchestral sounds and multilingual tracks
Global pop star Rosalía may stun fans with the direction she's taken on her new album, "Lux." It features a full orchestra, a choir and songs in several different languages.
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Trump's allies worry he's spending too much time on foreign policy
After Tuesday's election results and low approval numbers for Republicans, allies are raising concerns that President Trump is too focused on foreign policy.
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What Tuesday's Democratic sweep says about voters' attitudes on Trump's economy
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Republican strategist Brendan Buck about the Democratic election sweep and what it reveals about voter attitudes on the economy under President Trump.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she won't seek reelection
The 85-year-old California Democrat's departure will mark the end of an era in Congress. In 2007, Pelosi became the first woman elected to serve as U.S. House speaker.
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Democrats' big wins send mixed signals to Senate on how to end the shutdown
Democrats won big in key elections this week. But rather than provide clarity, those victories have sent competing signals to lawmakers in the Senate about how to end the ongoing government shutdown.
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Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about a bipartisan proposal to end the shutdown
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd of Colorado about his work on a bipartisan "statement of principles" to extend subsidies for Obamacare and end the government shutdown.
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How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know
Holiday travel can already be stressful. Here's how a prolonged government shutdown might make things even harder and whether you should travel at all.
