A Martínez
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Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy in State of the Union address
President Trump spent a substantial portion of his State of the Union speech talking about the economy, including a vow to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court recently struck down.
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Trump avoids his more aggressive immigration policies in State of the Union address
Immigration was a key topic in President Trump's State of the Union address, but he avoided discussing his more aggressive and controversial efforts, including the recent ICE campaign in Minneapolis.
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Mumford and Sons' frontman talks about the band's new album
NPR's A Martínez asks Mumford and Sons' frontman, Marcus Mumford, about the band's new album "Prizefighter."
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Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats at DOJ oversight hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Democratic lawmakers who questioned her about the Epstein files and the weaponization of the Justice Department at an oversight hearing Wednesday.
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Remembering 'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek, who played heartthrob Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," died Wednesday at 48 years old.
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Morning news brief
AG Pam Bondi's contentious hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, six House Republicans vote against Trump's Canadian tariffs, revised figures show hiring in 2025 was lower than reported.
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What to expect from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance this weekend
Petra Rivera-Rideau wrote the book on Bad Bunny. NPR's A Martinez asks her what to expect from the Puerto Rican superstar at the Super Bowl this weekend.
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Despite razor-thin margin, House speaker is optimistic partial shutdown will end soon
Speaker Mike Johnson is voicing optimism that the House can quickly bring an end to the partial government shutdown, but he is dealing with a razor-thin majority and a restive GOP caucus.
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Morning news brief
The partial shutdown enters its fourth day as debate over DHS funding continues, Iran and U.S. to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, investigators continue search for mom of 'Today' show host.
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Art critic on the impact the planned closure of the Kennedy Center could have
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy Center.