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- 2394 - High stakes drama on display over the years at the UN General AssemblyDespite being instrumental in the founding of the United Nations, in recent years, the U.S. has marginalized the organization. For this week's Reporter's Notebook we hear from NPR Diplomacy Correspondent Michele Kelemen about the high stakes drama she has seen play out at the UN General Assembly over the past two decades.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 19 Sep 2026 - 2393 - European leaders say Russia is provoking NATO. How will the alliance respond?
A number of European leaders have signaled that Russia is provoking nearby NATO countries. NATO’s article 5 is clear: an attack on one is an attack on all. But what counts as an attack? And how will NATO respond?
This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 18 Sep 2026 - 2392 - ChatGPT created a feature to help people in crisis. But there are some challenges.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a new optional feature on ChatGPT called Trusted Contact. It's meant to help individuals at risk of suicide connect with someone they love and trust for support. But navigating its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Eowyn Fain and Hannah Gluvna.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 17 Sep 2026 - 2391 - How will the Fed’s interest rate hike affect costs, the midterms?
The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow money - at a time when many people are feeling squeezed by high prices.
How could the Fed's decision affect people's finances and the midterms?
This episode was produced by Gurjit Kaur and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Rafael Nam, Kelsey Snell, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 16 Sep 2026 - 2390 - Tech leaders are debating how risky AI is. What does Bill Gates think?
AI leaders are warning about the threats posed by further advances of the technology and actively asking it to be regulated. What does Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, think about the future of AI and where it should go?
This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Erika Ryan with audio engineering by Valentina Rodríguez Sanchez. Our director is Jonas Adams.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 15 Sep 2026 - 2389 - Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." And Anthropic's CEO urged AI companies to "pace the frontier" in developing new technologies.
But is there political will to make that happen?
This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Kara Platoni, Brett Neely, Rebekah Metzler, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 14 Sep 2026 - 2388 - Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 13 Sep 2026 - 2387 - 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, where does the trial stand?
The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths -- and US response was massive, including new wars and surveillance programs. But what about the trial?
More than two decades after the attacks, it's still stuck in limbo. Why?
This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Eowyn Fain.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 11 Sep 2026 - 2386 - Are big AI companies gambling with our lives?
The warning in former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation announcement is stark. “The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade,” he writes. “No other human activity poses this level of danger.”
Coxon is urging Anthropic and other big artificial intelligence companies to slow their development of super intelligent agents.
He says the current race dynamic could threaten human existence.
Coxon talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about why he’s worried and what he hopes will change.
This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 10 Sep 2026 - 2385 - After a difficult trial, how do jurors move on?
The Lindsay Clancy case ended in a mistrial last week.
Clancy was on trial for killing her three children in 2023.
Neither Clancy nor her attorneys deny that she killed her children – but they argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
And while the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision on a charge, the jurors now have to live with the facts of the case and the graphic evidence they witnessed.
What kind of support exists for jurors after experiencing a difficult trial?
This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Mia Venkat.
With additional reporting in from Deborah Becker.
It was edited by Matt Ozug and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 09 Sep 2026 - 2384 - The Smithsonian's leader is stepping down. Where does the Institution go from here?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, is stepping down from his post at the end of the year.
The Smithsonian, which includes museums, libraries and a zoo, has been a frequent target of criticism by President Trump.
How might the leadership change affect the revered Institution?
This episode was produced by Jeff Pierre and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Damian Herring. Our director is Jonas Adams.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 08 Sep 2026 - 2383 - As a new school year begins, how are students and parents feeling?
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year.
Across the country, more than 54 millionstudents have returned to the classrooms.
NPR spoke with students and teachers in different parts of the country to hear how they're feeling as the school year begins.
This episode features reporting by Elizabeth Miller of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Beth Wallis of KOSU, and NPR's Jonaki Mehta.
VPM’s Megan Pauly also contributed reporting to this episode.
This episode was produced by Lauren Migaki and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Marc Rivers.
It was edited by Nirvi Shah, Steven Drummond and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 07 Sep 2026 - 2382 - 9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?
After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States.
Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008.
What did Russia and China learn about the United States along the way?
This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Kathryn Fink.
It was edited by Janaya Williams and Sarah Robbins.
Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
And our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 06 Sep 2026 - 2381 - Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi
This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged in insider trading on the site.
That came as no shock to NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn. Earlier this year, Allyn broke the story that Santos was under investigation by the Justice Department for manipulating the market about whether he would or would not attend this year’s State of the Union address.
For Reporter’s Notebook, Allyn talks about how he broke the story and the fallout from it.
This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez.
Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
It was edited by Adam Raney.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 05 Sep 2026 - 2380 - The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?
A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023.
The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury.
What does the mistrial reveal about where this case may be headed?
This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by Eowyn Fain.
Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
It was edited by Carmel Wroth, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 04 Sep 2026 - 2379 - Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for women’s equality and founded numerous feminist organizations. What will her legacy be?
This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Lauren Hodges and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 03 Sep 2026 - 2378 - How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?
On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants experienced earlier this summer.
As a result, President Trump’s immigration policies have become a flashpoint in Bel's death. How is it resonating with the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio?
This episode was produced by Erika Ryan and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Becky Brown, Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane.
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It was edited by Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 2377 - What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?
President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world.
Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not be up for the task of developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
What more do we know about the company behind the deal?
This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane.
Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Tara Neil, Justine Kenin, Sadie Babits and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 01 Sep 2026 - 2376 - What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.
Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting proper care.
The case has put a spotlight on maternal mental health and how its treated by the public and healthcare professionals. What does it reveal?
WBUR’s Deborah Becker contributed reporting to this episode.
It was produced by Megan Lim and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain, Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 31 Aug 2026 - 2375 - Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?
President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing.
This episode was produced by Henry Larson.
It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Catherine Laidlaw.
Our director is Jason Fuller.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 30 Aug 2026 - 2374 - President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?
In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.
This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.
With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?
This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Kwesi Lee.
Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 28 Aug 2026 - 2373 - As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?
The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing.
Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier.
What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change?
This episode was produced by Henry Larson, Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro.
Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Sadie Babits, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 27 Aug 2026 - 2372 - Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?
The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people?
Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram.
They're part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its social media platforms knowingly hook young people.
Meta has denied the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by a coalition of states.
This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Sarah Handel, Christopher Intagliata and Diane Webber.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 26 Aug 2026 - 2371 - Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time.
With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
This episode was produced by Erika Ryan, Matt Ozug and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 25 Aug 2026 - 2370 - The world leader saying no to President Trump
The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods.
But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to Truth Social to exclaim — with capital letters and exclamation points — that Canada and the U.S. had reached a trade deal.
That deal, it turned out, was not final. Three days later, Canada walked away from the negotiating table.
Trump then imposed the new tariffs he’d originally promised on many Canadian products. And to threaten even more tariffs on Canadian autos.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada won’t back down — and promised to match U.S. tariffs quote “dollar for dollar.”
But what’s the view from inside his country, and who is going to pay the price?
This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
Our director is Jonas Adams.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Patrick Jarenwattananon.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 24 Aug 2026 - 2369 - Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?
For years, President Trump has been openly criticizing multilateral organizations like NATO and the United Nations.
Criticisms like these were once rare from American presidents, since the US had such a prominent role in these organizations and the order they brought to global affairs.
How might this shift affect how countries deal with conflict and one another?
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This episode was produced by Christopher Harland-Dunaway.
Our director is Elena Burnett.
It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 23 Aug 2026 - 2368 - A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters
As a political correspondent, NPR's Ashley Lopez regularly speaks to voters about their worries, and their dreams.
But finding swing voters in swing states — the people who can decide elections — can be a difficult assignment.
For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, Lopez talks about her larger takeaways from working on NPR’s Swing Voter Project.
This episode was produced by Kai McNamee.
It was edited by Ben Swasey and Adam Raney.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 22 Aug 2026 - 2367 - The value of community living for people with disabilities
Cody and Kaleigh Brendle grew up just inland of the Jersey Shore. The siblings, who both have disabilities, came of age knowing it is their right to live, learn and work in their community.
Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segregated in institutions. Then in 1999, in a case known as Olmstead, the Supreme Court ruled states must serve adults with disabilities in their communities when possible. Now, the Trump administration is trying to reverse course.
NPR’s Jonaki Mehta spent time with the Brendles, who share what it means to live as disabled people integrated in their community.
This episode was produced by Janet Woojeong Lee, Erika Ryan and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Steve Drummond, Nirvi Shah and Sarah Handel.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 21 Aug 2026 - 2366 - The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?
The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high.
How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans?
This episode was produced by Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.
It was edited by Janaya Williams and Tinbete Ermyas.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 20 Aug 2026 - 2365 - Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?
For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working.
But lately, government data shows women’s participation in the labor force has been falling.
What's behind this trend - and what does it tell us about the state of the US economy?
This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Robert Rodriguez.
It was edited by Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 19 Aug 2026 - 2364 - Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media?
Concerns about social media have prompted a group of attorneys general to sue Meta. Could their case change the way social media is used?
Meta’s lawyers are in federal court to defend against accusations from four state attorneys general that the company’s social media platforms are designed to hook children.
Meta denies the allegations.
We hear what happened on the first day of court.
This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Jeffrey Pierre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Robert Rodriguez. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who also edited this episode along with Ravenna Koenig, Kara Platoni, Diane Webber, Janaya Williams and Mallory Yu.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 18 Aug 2026 - 2363 - The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia
Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. But since landing that position, he’d been, according to his family, “subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse,” stemming from scrutiny about his work and record.
Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th, just days after he resigned from Cambridge.
His death is raising new questions about how fairly Black academics are elevated and criticized in comparison to their peers. In this episode, we explore those questions with University of Southern California Professor Shaun Harper, whose research focuses on race, gender, and equity in education and other spheres.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 17 Aug 2026 - 2362 - After the fall of the Orbán regime, can Hungary mend its damaged democracy?
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary with an iron fist for 16 years. After he was unseated in a landslide election last April, many Hungarians wonder if the new government led by Peter Magyar can mend the deeply damaged democracy.
This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 16 Aug 2026 - 2361 - President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding?
This week, President Trump made headlines when he confirmed he was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey last month, following a credible threat from Iran.
The confirmation came days after The Washington Postreported on an elaborate ruse to keep the president safe.
This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers doing anything to address it?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 14 Aug 2026 - 2360 - Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do?
This week, news broke that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated.
MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard.
NPR has not independently verified this reporting.
Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 13 Aug 2026 - 2359 - Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward?
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls on Tuesday.
For Democrats – who hope to win back Congress in the fall – it was a night of mixed messages about which direction the party should embrace.
Did Tuesday's results hint at which path the Democrats may take?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 12 Aug 2026 - 2358 - The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts
The scene of President Trump boarding Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey is one that TV cameras and photographers have captured countless times.
What happened in the moments after that was far from routine, according to exclusive reporting from the Washington Post.
The Post reports that Trump was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a smaller military plane in which he then secretly departed, even as the White House announced he was flying aboard Air Force One.
The operation was prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, a U.S. official familiar with the operation told the Post.
We should note that NPR has not independently confirmed this reporting.
New information about how the White House handled the president’s security is raising questions about safety and transparency.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 11 Aug 2026 - 2357 - Peeling paint, the reflecting pool and the case Trump can't let go
President Trump's Department of Justice walked away from the case against David “Davey” Hearn.
Prosecutors charged Hearn with vandalism in relation to peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges have since been dismissed.
But President Trump can't let the case go .
Trump continues to insist it was so-called vandalism that led to peeling paint and blooming algae on the National Mall reflecting pool – not a botched repair project as prosecutors ultimately concluded.
What's it like to have the President beat the drum for your arrest?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 10 Aug 2026 - 2356 - How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' reshaped war in the Middle East
Part of what has made Iran so effective in the war with the U.S. is its vast network of allies in the region. Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran-backed Iraqi militias are often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.”
Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and how it’s shaping the war.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 09 Aug 2026 - 2355 - Evidence-based reporting can be a parent's best friend
Information around children's health is more accessible than ever. It's also never been more difficult to navigate that information. NPR's Maria Godoy talks about how her evidence-based reporting aims to help parents make decisions and find practical strategies - without feeling overwhelmed by today's often confusing headlines.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 08 Aug 2026 - 2354 - How is settler violence shaping life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank?
President Trump and his Board of Peace are working to find a diplomatic end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
But as they work towards an agreement, incidents of settler violence are increasing in the other Israeli-occupied territory, the West Bank
NPR visited the region to learn how that violence is shaping daily life there.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 07 Aug 2026 - 2353 - Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.
So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 06 Aug 2026 - 2352 - What do Tuesday’s primaries signal about where the Democratic Party is headed?
Tuesday's Democratic primaries were a success for both the establishment and progressive wings of the party.
These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 05 Aug 2026 - 2351 - What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles?
After months of war with Iran, the United States is facing a new challenge: stockpiles of some precision missiles are almost depleted, NPR has learned from a U.S. official who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
In this episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S. more vulnerable in other parts of the world – and how these weapons differ from the U.S. supply of offensive weapons.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 04 Aug 2026 - 2350 - Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
While there’s a lot of fear right now about AI taking people’s jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs – including those with some of the most significant barriers to employment.
Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process.
In this episode, we explore how a new AI-powered app could provide a new path to employment for job-seekers who face some of the toughest hurdles in the market.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 03 Aug 2026 - 2349 - Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
Across the western US, many states are dealing with extreme heat and drought-like conditions.
In times like these, water — and access to it — becomes a contentious issue.
A new plan put forth by the federal government aims to allocate water from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes.
What's in the plan - and will it work?
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 02 Aug 2026 - 2348 - When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?
Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.
But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 31 Jul 2026 - 2347 - 98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened.
98 high school students from across the country gathered in a mock student senate.
The goal was to come up with a bill that would guide schools on how to deal with the chaos created by AI.
NPR's Cory Turner attended to see how things developed.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 30 Jul 2026 - 2346 - What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
It’s a science fiction nightmare: What happens if the machines take over?
The world got a potential taste of that last week, when OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said two of its models had autonomously hacked into another AI company.
OpenAI says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test.
The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could pose broader safety concerns for the real world.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 29 Jul 2026 - 2345 - The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation
When President Trump announced the creation of a federal task force to fight violent crime in Memphis, Tenn., and called for the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, officials did not say immigration enforcement was a goal.
Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions.
It has created constant fear within the immigrant community in Memphis.
NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf reports.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 28 Jul 2026 - 2344 - What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another.
It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care.
But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 27 Jul 2026 - 2343 - Presidents Trump and Zeleneskyy meet this week. What’s their relationship like?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister.
As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine?
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 26 Jul 2026 - 2342 - The unexpected cost of tariffs for some small business owners
When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story.
For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 25 Jul 2026 - 2341 - President Trump doubles down on tariffs
Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones.
The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union.
What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 24 Jul 2026 - 2340 - What we know about the nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia.
It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.
What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 22 Jul 2026 - 2339 - Hegseth asks for billions for the Iran war, is there an end game?
Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war?
After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran.
Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTLY, and Senators – mostly democrats – had questions for Hegseth about the size of the request and the overall strategy of the war.
This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, Gabriel Sanchez, Kadin Mills and Tyler Bartlam.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 21 Jul 2026 - 2338 - The cases against Andrew and Tristan Tate
The crimes the Tate brothers are charged with are the foundation of a lucrative business believed to exploit women and young girls. We talk to a reporter who's dug into a similar investigation.
The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges.
This brings the total number of charges against the pair to 59, and and they include multiple counts of rape and sex trafficking.
The brothers deny the charges against them. Andrew Tate is known for polarizing and misogynistic views.
This episode was produced by Mia Venkat and Chris Harland-Dunaway, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro, and additional reporting from Robbie Griffiths. It was edited by Justine Kenin.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 20 Jul 2026 - 2337 - Nolan's 'The Odyssey': a tale of a hero and trickster retold for modern times
The Odyssey is a story that’s almost three thousand years old. With each iteration, a new generation of storytellers gets a chance to portray a complicated man trying to make his way to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Director Christopher Nolan talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about what his version offers contemporary audiences.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 19 Jul 2026 - 2336 - The reality of voting security in America
On Thursday, President Trump gave a primetime address in which he sowed doubts about the integrity of U.S. election.
He tried to convince Americans that the election system was vulnerable to fraud, but offered no new evidence that details any fraudulent votes.
Instead, he declassified intelligence documents that he says will demonstrate "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure."
What's in these documents - and what do they tell us about how elections are run in the US?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 17 Jul 2026 - 2335 - The World Cup final is set. What did we learn from this year's tournament?
After weeks of competition, the World Cup final is set: Argentina and Spain will face off for the coveted title.
Sunday's match will be the culmination of the biggest World Cup tournament to date.
What has it taught us?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 16 Jul 2026 - 2334 - At a fiery hearing, President Trump’s pick for Attorney General faces tough questions
Todd Blanche is President Trump's pick for Attorney General. He's currently in that role in an acting capacity and hopes to convince lawmakers to give him the job officially.
But Blanche's nomination is facing pushback over criticisms that the Department of Justice has become politicized and over his handling of the Epstein files.
What did we learn after the first day of his confirmation hearings?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 15 Jul 2026 - 2333 - In recent cases, immigration enforcement has turned deadly. How did we get here?
There have been at least 9 deaths tied to immigration enforcement actions since President Trump returned to the White House. Four of them have been this year.
What's going on - and can anything be done to keep people safe?
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 14 Jul 2026 - 2332 - Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans feeling its effects?
By now, you've probably felt it: prices are up.
The spike in gas prices have helped push annual inflation to its highest levels in three years — around 4.2 percent.
With prices creeping up, how are Americans coping?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 13 Jul 2026 - 2331 - Sen. Graham's death shocked Washington. What will be his legacy?
The nation continues to react to the unexpected death of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham was a veteran politician, a dealmaker and military hawk. He was also one of President Trump’s staunchest critics before his election, only to become one of Trump’s close allies on Capitol Hill after his victory.
Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake served alongside Graham from 2013-2019, and said he and Graham were "friends to the end," despite moments of tension and disagreement. Flake weighs in on what will be Sen. Graham's legacy.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 12 Jul 2026 - 2330 - A veteran foreign correspondent looks back on a career covering conflictsFor this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, we’re listening back with Jackie Northam, one of NPR’s longest-serving international correspondents, about how she became a journalist, what kept her going, and why some stories never really left her.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 11 Jul 2026 - 2329 - The Trump administration is changing student loans. Will it affect what people study?
July has brought a lot of changes to how the federal government handles student loans.
They include how much students are able to borrow.
And now, the government is assessing loans through a test: Based on how much money students make after graduating.
Could this change what students plan to study and the professions they enter?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 10 Jul 2026 - 2328 - Trump says the Iran ceasefire is ‘over.’ Is diplomacy still a viable path forward?
What a difference three weeks makes.
It’s been about that long since the US and Iran agreed on a framework to end their war, but this week that changed.
President Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire is 'over' - and both sides have expressed deep mistrust in one another.
Is diplomacy still possible?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 09 Jul 2026 - 2327 - At the NATO Summit, Trump declares Iran ceasefire is ‘over’
Heading into this week's NATO summit, the big agenda item was the future of the defense alliance and how President Trump would engage with it.
But on Tuesday, the US struck Iran dozens of times, with President Trump saying that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is "over."
At a meeting that was supposed to be about the unity of the transatlantic alliance, a conflict that’s further strained US-European relations has flared up again.
How did we get here?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 08 Jul 2026 - 2326 - Amid serious allegations, what's next for Graham Platner's Senate campaign?
US Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign has been thrown into chaos.
On Monday, Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault from Platner's former girlfriend. Platner has denied the claim.
The accusations have led to cratering support from prominent Democrats for his candidacy, in a race that is important for Democrats' ambitions to take back the Senate in November.
What's next for Platner and this key Senate race?
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 07 Jul 2026 - 2325 - FIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference?
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year.
The decision was announced after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card.
The suspended red card means Balogun can play in Monday night's win-or-go-home match in Seattle versus Belgium.
But the decision has faced harsh criticism from fans and The Union of European Football Associations, which said the red card suspension "crossed a red line."
What does the red card debacle tell us about political interference in elite soccer?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 06 Jul 2026 - 2324 - What does a more European NATO mean for America’s national security?
An historic and dramatic shift is underway for NATO. As it tries to adapt to increasingly complex global threats and as the U.S. changes its priorities, there’s a push to create a more European NATO. David M. Cattler of the Center for European Policy Analysis talks about what to expect at this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 05 Jul 2026 - 2323 - Taking gambles on Primm, Nevada
The town of Primm, Nevada was once a thriving tourist destination.
Located on the Nevada-California border, the town has seen a sharp decline in tourism and has become like a ghost town, due in part to the proliferation of casinos across the country.
Now, one family wants to revive Primm's glory days. But how?
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 03 Jul 2026 - 2322 - What's it like to search for loved ones after an earthquake?
It's been more than one week since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela.
As of Wednesday, the death toll from the earthquakes had soared to nearly 2,300 people, with more than 11,000 people injured, according to Venezuela's government.
But behind the staggering numbers are the stories of people trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after a devastating event.
NPR follows people as they search for loved ones in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 02 Jul 2026 - 2321 - President Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto in 2025. How?
According to recent financial disclosures, President Trump made more than $1 billion from his crypto ventures in 2025.
That means President Trump earned more money in 2025 from crypto than he did from his real estate investments that took decades to build.
How did he pull this off?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 01 Jul 2026 - 2320 - In a rebuke of President Trump, the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to virtually all children born in the United States.
It was one of the most closely watched cases of this Supreme Court term -- and is considered a rebuke of President Trump's goal to end birthright citizenship.
But the Court is divided. We break down the ruling and how the justices are thinking about the Trump administration's arguments.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 30 Jun 2026 - 2319 - In two landmark rulings, the Supreme Court wades into major political battles
Today, the Supreme Court ruled on two cases that deal with major political battles.
The first deals with mail-in voting, which President Trump has criticized for years.
The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later.
In another ruling, the High Court ruled that Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, can stay in her job for now.
Both rulings are considered a loss for President Trump. But are they the final word on these two issues?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 29 Jun 2026 - 2318 - A new bridge meant to expedite Canada-U.S. trade is built, but not open. Why?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t want it open yet.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 28 Jun 2026 - 2317 - Balancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreak
NPR often relies on reporters going into dangerous places to get the story. It can mean covering a war, natural catastrophes, or highly contagious, deadly diseases — like the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has killed hundreds of people so far.
For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, we hear from Emmet Livingstone about how he balances the risk of reporting in an area where Ebola is spreading.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 27 Jun 2026 - 2316 - Trump's State Department spokesperson discusses the administration's foreign policy
Tommy Pigott, the State Department's spokesperson, has just returned from a trip to the Middle East.
He was there with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Gulf leaders about the administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran.
While there, Secretary Rubio pledged the administrations commitment to helping Venezuela recover from this week's deadly earthquakes.
Pigott joins us to discuss his recent trip, the Iran negotiations, and the U.S.'s role in the aftermath of Venezuela's deadly earthquake.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 26 Jun 2026 - 2315 - The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in two major immigration cases
Today, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in two major immigration rulings.
One allows the administration to move forward with revoking temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of people. The other puts limits on how people can claim asylum.
How could these rulings shape U.S. immigration policy?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 25 Jun 2026 - 2314 - Democratic Socialists won big in NY. Do they offer a way forward for Democrats?
On Tuesday, Congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani performed well in the New York primaries.
The electoral victories were a major win for Mamdani, who put his political reputation on the line by endorsing the slate of leftist candidates.
But about a year ago, centrist Democrats seemed skeptical of Mamdani's politics and approach. Do they have something to learn?
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 24 Jun 2026 - 2313 - Albanians are protesting a real estate deal with ties to Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump
Every day since the beginning of June, Albanians have protested the development of a proposed luxury resort along the country's Adriatic coast.
The real estate development is linked to two people with close ties to President Trump: Ivanka Trump, his daughter, and her husband Jared Kushner.
Albanians are protesting government corruption -- and calling for the country's president to resign. How did we get here?
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 23 Jun 2026 - 2312 - Alan Greenspan was a titan among Federal Reserve chairs. What's his legacy?
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, died Monday at his home in Washington. He was 100.
Greenspan was the rare celebrity among central bankers, lionized for his economic stewardship in the 1990s — and a reputation tarnished by the global financial crisis of 2008.
With a career that spanned decades and four presidents, what legacy does he leave behind?
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 22 Jun 2026 - 2311 - Can the U.S. find the strategic patience needed to end war with Iran?
High-stakes negotiations at the Lake Lucerne summit in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran have been strained from the start. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker says Iran is settling in for the long haul, so the U.S. needs “strategic patience” if it wants long-term stability in the Middle East.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 21 Jun 2026 - 2310 - In the US, who gets compensated when the government wrongs them?
It's Juneteenth – the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
The team at NPR's Code Switch team has been looking at a question tied to this day: Who actually gets compensated when the government wrongs them?
NPR's Gene Demby joins host Ailsa Chang to discuss that question -- and how the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund' is connected to it.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 19 Jun 2026 - 2309 - Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how?
A small number of people have made billions from AI and control the future of this groundbreaking technology.
Independent US Senator Bernie Sanders wants to spread that wealth and power among the American public.
His idea idea? Create a sovereign wealth fund that can also regulate AI.
But how will it work -- and is there political will to make it happen?
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 18 Jun 2026 - 2308 - President Trump is fighting homelessness. Some worry his approach hurts veterans.
According to the latest government data, nearly 750,000 people are homeless in the United States – including more than 30,000 military veterans.
President Trump issued an executive order that aggressively targets homeless people - and advocates fear that includes veterans.
NPR's Quil Lawrence spent time with street-outreach workers in Long Beach, California to learn more about their concerns.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 17 Jun 2026 - 2307 - The Strait of Hormuz could open soon. But will it be safe for ships?
President Trump and Iran say an agreement has been reached to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway is critical to global trade, especially oil -- and the blockades imposed on it have shocked energy markets, exacerbating inflation in the US.
But even if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, will shipping companies feel safe to pass through it, given that sea mines could make their operations dangerous?
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 16 Jun 2026 - 2306 - What we know about an Iran deal
After months of war and deadlocked negotiations, President Donald Trump announced Sunday on social media that he’d struck a deal with Iran.
According to Trump and Iranian officials, the deal would open the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting on all fronts, including between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
But Israel, the US partner in this war, isn't a party to this agreement -- and Israeli officials have said that their forces in Lebanon are not going anywhere.
What could these dynamics mean for the agreement? NPR correspondents explain what we know about the tentative deal.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 15 Jun 2026 - 2305 - Slavery exhibit targeted by Trump faces uncertain future
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s order to remove some exhibits at national parks. In Philadelphia, just ahead of the start of commemorations for America's 250th birthday, activists fight to restore a memorial about enslaved people who lived and worked in George Washington's executive mansion.
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 14 Jun 2026 - 2304 - The joys of reporting on 3 teenagers chasing glory in the World Series of Birding
Reporting assignments can often lead to unexpected joys and lessons. That was the case when NPR's Natalie Escobar and Ava Berger were sent on the road to tag along with three teenage boys competing in the World Series of Birding. The teens had 24 hours to crisscross New Jersey and tally up the number of bird species they spotted. For this week's Reporter's Notebook we hear from Escobar and Berger about how the assignment was both challenging and illuminating.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 13 Jun 2026 - 2303 - SpaceX goes public and is now worth trillions. What happens now?
SpaceX is now publicly traded, and it’s leaning heavily into space and AI. What does that mean for us humans here on earth?
Today, Elon Musk’s company SpaceX had a banner day in the stock market. The company is now valued at more than $2 trillion.
That is, after an already record-breaking initial public offering, or IPO.
That historic IPO is likely to make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
And while SpaceX isn't profitable yet, investors have big expectations for the company’s ambitions in space and artificial intelligence.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 12 Jun 2026 - 2302 - The push to reform a key surveillance law before it expires
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is key to U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
It authorizes U.S. intelligence agencies to intercept the electronic communications of foreign nationals, outside the United States.
But foreign nationals also talk to Americans. And lawmakers in both parties have long protested that this collection of phone calls, text messages and emails allow government agencies to monitor the conversations of Americans without a judicial warrant.
And FISA 702 is on a path to expire after Friday.
Elizabeth Goitein of the Brennan Center for Justice explains her proposal for reform.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 11 Jun 2026 - 2301 - Changes are coming to student loans. How might it affect you?
Some 43 million Americans hold federal student loans.
If you're one of them - or planning to be - some major changes are coming beginning July 1, including new loan limits and an overhaul of repayment plans.
How might these changes affect you? NPR education correspondent Cory Turner spells out the changes that are coming and what to expect.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 10 Jun 2026 - 2300 - What Netanyahu and Israel want out of the war with Iran
The war with Iran is not popular in the U.S., and President Trump has been trying to negotiate a deal to resolve it.
In comparison, the Israeli public is pressing for military defeat of Iran and its allies, such as the militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a parliamentary election this fall which could unseat him from power.
So the war that Trump and Netanyahu launched together now sees the two leaders at odds on its potential end.
Daniel Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, explains the political calculus for Netanyahu right now.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 09 Jun 2026 - 2299 - California counts votes and Trump makes baseless voter fraud claims
With his claims about California voter fraud, President Trump is returning to a familiar playbook. Is this a preview of what the midterms could look like?
We are still waiting for some results from last Tuesday's primary in California.
That election will determine who is on the ballot this fall in the races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and key congressional districts.
But the state is one of the slowest to count votes in the country, and in the meantime, President Trump is pushing familiar – and false – claims of election fraud.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 08 Jun 2026 - 2298 - What the 'Donroe Doctrine' means for Latin America
The Trump administration is supercharging its aggression toward Latin America. What does the 'Donroe Doctrine' mean for the Western Hemisphere, and could it backfire for the U.S.?
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NPR Privacy PolicySun, 07 Jun 2026 - 2297 - What to make of the Trump administration backing down
This week, the Trump administration did a seemingly uncommon thing – it reversed course under pressure.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House subcommittee this week that the Justice Department would not go forward with its plans to implement a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Fellow Republicans in Congress who saw it as funneling federal money to the president’s supporters – possibly including Jan. 6 rioters – held up other legislation in protest.
For a president who claims broad authority over nearly everything, what can we make of his administration backing down?
The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum, a historian of modern authoritarianism, weighs in.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 05 Jun 2026 - 2296 - Why Jill Biden was 'overwhelmed' when her husband left 2024 race
This month will mark two years since the beginning of the end for Joe Biden’s presidency – when the calls for him to end his campaign for a second term reached a fever pitch following a disastrous debate performance in 2024.
And this month, for the first time, we’re hearing about that period of time from the person closest to the former president: his wife, Jill Biden.
In this episode, the former first lady discusses her view on her husband’s fitness for office during the campaign, and other moments and lessons described in her new memoir, “View From the East Wing.”
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For six decades 60 Minutes has been one of the most trusted news programs in America… is CBS leadership making changes that could destroy the program’s future?
Over the last week, some of the biggest names at 60 Minutes have been fired from CBS News.
Executive Producer Tanya Simon, correspondents: Sharon Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega and last night Scott Pelley.
Pelley was fired after he confronted CBS leadership for, as he put it, trying to gut and "murder" the show.
Now, the most iconic show in broadcast journalism is in freefall.
One of the program's most prominent alumnae weighs in.
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